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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This guys sums it up perfectly in one paragraph. Conditions are ripe for an authoritarian leader to emerge. Trump is seizing the opportunity. And the institutions—from the Republican Party to the press—that are supposed to guard against what James Madison called “the infection of violent passions” among the people have either been cowed by Trump’s bluster or are asleep on the job. Read more: [link to www.politico.com] The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
c4g3 User ID: 69531512 United States 03/01/2016 12:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The other trait we have in common is our dislike of POS like you! I very aware of the circumstances around Tyrants rise to power. What you neglect to mention is these are the same circumstances that also precede revolutions!!!! We Still have the second amendment, We are not even close to what you describe above. You should be in school right now! - It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men. - The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. - Samuel Adams - "When injustice becomes law resistance becomes duty." - Thomas Jefferson - |
Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The other trait we have in common is our dislike of POS like you! Quoting: c4g3 I very aware of the circumstances around Tyrants rise to power. What you neglect to mention is these are the same circumstances that also precede revolutions!!!! We Still have the second amendment, We are not even close to what you describe above. You should be in school right now! You can dislike me all you want, doesn't change what this is. I didn't see one thing in this article that wasn't absolutely true. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 70342686 United States 03/01/2016 12:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Or they could be sick and tired of lawyers and career politicians that do nothing but lie. steal, cheat and murder by way of a legal system that gives them the "right" (A legal system they created, no conflict of interest there). What Trump is, is a response to this statement ; Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. |
GGAllin User ID: 45465437 United States 03/01/2016 12:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Trump is just a reflection of how the majority of people have been feeling since the 90's. “Do not proffer sympathy to the mentally ill; it is a bottomless pit. Tell them firmly, 'I am not paid to listen to this drivel — you are a terminal fool!'” -William S. Burroughs |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Or they could be sick and tired of lawyers and career politicians that do nothing but lie. steal, cheat and murder by way of a legal system that gives them the "right" (A legal system they created, no conflict of interest there). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 70342686 What Trump is, is a response to this statement ; Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That's where the 'Conditions are ripe' come in. Trump is just capitalizing on it. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | And wtf does the American left have? I'd call it violent passions to control their fellow man and to take what doesn't belong yo them and what they haven't earned! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 38884403 I agree completely! Rand was the best chance we had for a turn around. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Kind of sad when we have to turn to them for insight... The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 12:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Paid for by "Trumptard Tear Drinkers of America" The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 71579938 United States 03/01/2016 12:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The other trait we have in common is our dislike of POS like you! Quoting: c4g3 I very aware of the circumstances around Tyrants rise to power. What you neglect to mention is these are the same circumstances that also precede revolutions!!!! We Still have the second amendment, We are not even close to what you describe above. You should be in school right now! Yes I see second amenent supporters as the main uniter of TRUMP supporters. That is as anti-authoritarian as it gets. |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 01:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The other trait we have in common is our dislike of POS like you! Quoting: c4g3 I very aware of the circumstances around Tyrants rise to power. What you neglect to mention is these are the same circumstances that also precede revolutions!!!! We Still have the second amendment, We are not even close to what you describe above. You should be in school right now! Yes I see second amenent supporters as the main uniter of TRUMP supporters. That is as anti-authoritarian as it gets. All the GOP candidates are pro second amendment. Your talking out your ass. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
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SN7 User ID: 51691602 United States 03/01/2016 01:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "The syntactical nature of reality, the real secret of magic, is that the world is made of words. And if you know the words that the world is made of, you can make of it whatever you wish." ~ Terence McKenna |
Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 01:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Putting that SuperPAC money to use I guess....pay the shills 1.5x the normal amount to shill really hard today. This would be you shilling. You have a point to make on topic? Make it. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 01:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You just keep drinking the kool-aid. It will all make sense to you eventually. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
tradecraft User ID: 1010412 United States 03/01/2016 01:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Putting that SuperPAC money to use I guess....pay the shills 1.5x the normal amount to shill really hard today. This would be you shilling. You have a point to make on topic? Make it. Here's my point, dick head: Next time, look who is responding to who and go fuck yourself. People who work for a living are being overwhelmed by people who vote for a living |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 35035523 United States 03/01/2016 01:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | However, history shows us that the quality and qualities of the people in government has more to do with the welfare of the people than any form of government. While a republic of moral people led by moral civil servants represents a near ideal scenario I would take a compassionate king over a tyrannical legislature or a wise dictator over a democracy of fools. Am I saying I will bow to Trump? I'd die first. But sometimes a strong man is needed to right the wrongs of inept men. |
Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 01:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Most of these replies are just making the case for this article. "And they respond aggressively to outsiders, especially when they feel threatened." Read more: [link to www.politico.com] The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
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Taewen (OP) User ID: 45470100 United States 03/01/2016 01:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I stand firmly behind the idea of a representative repulic. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 35035523 However, history shows us that the quality and qualities of the people in government has more to do with the welfare of the people than any form of government. While a republic of moral people led by moral civil servants represents a near ideal scenario I would take a compassionate king over a tyrannical legislature or a wise dictator over a democracy of fools. Am I saying I will bow to Trump? I'd die first. But sometimes a strong man is needed to right the wrongs of inept men. Thank you for your insightful reply. The first step in preparing a nation for war is to demonize the enemy and rally support from the public. The enemy must be viewed by the public as truly horrific. Only then, can the government unleash destruction against another people without backlash from the masses. These events have been scripted, publicized heavily and will be used as the justification. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68604703 United States 03/01/2016 01:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I stand firmly behind the idea of a representative repulic. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 35035523 However, history shows us that the quality and qualities of the people in government has more to do with the welfare of the people than any form of government. While a republic of moral people led by moral civil servants represents a near ideal scenario I would take a compassionate king over a tyrannical legislature or a wise dictator over a democracy of fools. Am I saying I will bow to Trump? I'd die first. But sometimes a strong man is needed to right the wrongs of inept men. THERE it is: The wish for kings. In 1775 they were called loyalist. |
-Haun- User ID: 67105399 United States 03/01/2016 01:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah, because no one before has compared any group they hate particularly to Nazis. Wow, so clever. So OP proudly displays this article comparing Trump supporters to Nazis and then gets his feathers ruffled when Trump supporters respond. This is like third grade level baiting - its so weak and predictable just like people who read Politico and take it for gospel. |