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Donald Trump has said that he will not become a dictator if he becomes US president again except "on day one", after warnings from Democrats and some Republicans that the US was in danger of becoming an autocracy if he wins the 2024 election. Fuck, well at least he's honest on this statement

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[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Why do you think there will be violence before the election, but after Trump's nomination? In this scenario, in your mind, who are the ones that kick off this violence?

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Historical evidence on the rise of Dictators. You have to opress your opposition through violence to look strong. I foresee Kent State style responses from Trump loyalists in law enforcement.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Before the election? Why would they do it before the election? I don't really understand what you're saying.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

If you prosecute violence against your opposition, publicly and with great force, you run a good chance of terrifying large portions of your opposition's voting base into not voting for fear of implied violence.

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You think they want a fair election? It will be January 6 on steroids.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes, and Jan 6 happened after the election...

They will be fine (as fine as these nutjobs can be) until the results are announced. If Trump loses, then they go crazy. If he wins, they'll be very happy (but also go crazy because these people are insane).

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

They are not going to risk an election.