• lumpenproletariat@quokk.au
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    10 months ago

    Unlike master smooth charismatic leader Donald Trump?

    All he needs to do is slur some slurs and his base will eat it up. There’s nothing fancy behind them, just a lack of humanity.

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      Yeah it’s a cult of personality. DeSantis wanted it but they said No.

      Lindsey Graham thought he could weasel his way in, they laughed him out. Perjury Traitor Greed has all the credentials but, let’s be honest, she identifies as a woman, and they’re not electing that. Plus she’s plain old insane. He’s demented. It’s a fine but distinct line.

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          Stephen Miller can never fill Trump’s shoes. Trump at least has charisma - he can charm and flatter people and keep a smile on his face. Miller is just hatred manifest, not to mention he exudes insecurity and he looks like a cartoon villain. Zero redeeming qualities. He has to stay in the background so people don’t see the ugly face of their agenda.

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          I mean - no. I know, i know, but seriously. They don’t even like Steve Bourbon, and he’s tried to be in the media as much as possible. Plus Miller is. Y’know.

          Let’s just say close but no cigar.

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        Yeah but if trump croaks, there will be a power vacuum, and these are the kinds of people who need someone to worship.

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          With any luck they’ll display all of the hatred and animosity that made them famous toward each other.

          Y’know like the left does.

          Hi-oooooooo!

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      I don’t get it but for whatever reason he has an enthusiastic following specific to him.

      There are a number of races where people tried to ride his popularity, but unless Trump is directly in the race, it doesn’t seem to matter so much.

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        He’s the embodiment of their idea of the American dream. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, accruing unlimited wealth and living a life with no accountability. They want to be him.

        They don’t want a world with no kings. They want to be king.