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To think that the USA is a dictatorship now?

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spoonbillstretford · 15/08/2025 20:24

Trump appears to have ultimate power. Who can challenge him? Who controls him? Presidents should not be dictating what drug companies charge for medicines on a whim, or indeed any other goods, at the drop of a hat. He says jump and the US says "How High?" What on earth have you done to yourselves and the world to let this evil, thick, orange toddler clown represent you? What the hell were you thinking?

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SamPM · 15/08/2025 21:23

Martymcfly24 · 15/08/2025 21:04

"Dictatorships are often characterised by some of the following: suspension of elections and civil liberties; proclamation of a state of emergency; rule by decree; repression of political opponents; not abiding by the procedures of the rule of law; and the existence of a cult of personality centered on the leader."

There are definitely many overlaps between his administration and a dictatorships.

Please give specific examples of all of these under Trump.

VaseofViolets · 15/08/2025 21:23

God knows why Brits think their opinions on Trump matter, or what they hope to achieve by lecturing supposedly dumb Americans on their stupidity. The US elected him. Their choice, no one else’s. Look at the state the UK is in. How are Brits in a position to pontificate to anyone?

SamPM · 15/08/2025 21:22

I live in the US and its not a dictatorship. Many of us are quite happy with Trump. The UK elected Starmer who is the most incompetent and worthless PM in my lifetime. You should be worrying more about your loss of freedom of speech and civil liberties, the two-tier justice system you have, the crumbling NHS and the overwhelming increase in crime rate and unfettered illegal immigration. I no longer recognize the UK when I go back and definitely do not feel safe. But yes, by all means, have a superior smug dig at Trump and those that voted for him.

IwasatClaines · 15/08/2025 21:15

Yes I think it’s a dictatorship.

A very early clue was Trump’s refusal to accept his electoral defeat after his first term to the point that a mob was encouraged to come to Capitol Hill.
A mob that got pardoned when he got back in second time.

And Trump has only been in power since February second time around.

Halfquarterbag · 15/08/2025 21:13

See how the vote goes at the next election, then get back to us.

Timelineuk · 15/08/2025 21:11

VaseofViolets · 15/08/2025 21:00

Why do people throw around words like dictatorship and fascism these days without the slightest idea what they mean? It’s so tedious. Have they ever opened a history book?

Yes and if are not careful giving power away to tyrants it will happen again.

Martymcfly24 · 15/08/2025 21:04

"Dictatorships are often characterised by some of the following: suspension of elections and civil liberties; proclamation of a state of emergency; rule by decree; repression of political opponents; not abiding by the procedures of the rule of law; and the existence of a cult of personality centered on the leader."

There are definitely many overlaps between his administration and a dictatorships.

VaseofViolets · 15/08/2025 21:00

Why do people throw around words like dictatorship and fascism these days without the slightest idea what they mean? It’s so tedious. Have they ever opened a history book?

Timelineuk · 15/08/2025 21:00

SriouslyWhutNow · 15/08/2025 20:55

I'm not sure you understand the word "dictatorship" OP. Try looking at countries with actual dictatorships for reference.

It’s heading there though, the man is a fucking insane narcissistic power hungry fuck who is never wrong and thinks he’s God. He plays off everyone with deep state enemies and democrats are all bad making them hate each other, well the ones who fall for it. He can do not wrong. And not forgetting military control for saying crime is out of control when masses are reporting that’s untrue and Trump is lying, and covering the White House in a gold plated idol worship like he’s a king

dont know how you can sit there and not see that’s the way it’s heading just because you’re comparing it to other countries. All those countries probably started off with a wannabe and then propaganda and dividing the people to each other other so he can rule some more is how is starts. He’s a wannabe for now but getting there.

SriouslyWhutNow · 15/08/2025 20:55

I'm not sure you understand the word "dictatorship" OP. Try looking at countries with actual dictatorships for reference.

CowPooSummer · 15/08/2025 20:55

It’s certainly going to be an interesting few years.

Dangermoo · 15/08/2025 20:54

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