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In reply to the discussion: Shocking visit to America [View all]Irish_Dem
(48,175 posts)30. Here is how it works with Putin and fascist leaders:
It is always the same playbook.
The fascist leader uses the billionaires, the oligarchs, to fund his rise to power.
He does this with flattery and promises.
The wealthy think they bought themselves a puppet and are in the catbird's seat.
Then when the fascist leader has power and is dictator for life, he demands
a big cut of their wealth. To refuse means some dire consequences.
Oligarchs who don't play ball lose a lot more than their money.
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Except we don't 'opt out'. What happens in the US affects every American citizen, no matter where
GoneOffShore
Apr 15
#43
This is the result of people allowing themselves to marinate in right wing hate media
Cosmocat
Apr 14
#9
I guess I just assume that most who couldn't see Trump for what he is in 2016 wouldn't be that
betsuni
Apr 16
#66
As a resident Masshole, I feel your pain, but we are not all a red cap asshats
getagrip_already
Apr 15
#56