British Expats - 2016 Election

Its serious when the democratic process gets violent. It is demagogue fascism. I am not going Godwin here, he is not Hitler, but he is Fascist in style and rhetoric. Violence in the democratic system really is a problem beyond the sum of the punches thrown.

Serious question: is Trump really a pre-meditated fascist, or is he guilty or ignorant and obscene hyperbole?

The way he conducts himself on a platform, just kind of seems like... he doesn't really know what he's doing.

dakota44

Mar 11th 2016 1:54 pm

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Originally Posted by username.exe (Post 11893280)

I think it's the real him.

Giantaxe

Mar 11th 2016 2:02 pm

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Originally Posted by username.exe (Post 11893280)

I think he's a classic demagogue. Really, someone who wasn't would have said violence by supporters at his rallies is unacceptable. The fact that he doesn't, and in fact doubles down by implicitly supporting such violence, tells us a lot about him.

dakota44

Mar 11th 2016 2:08 pm

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Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11893287)

Agree.

Leslie

Mar 11th 2016 2:08 pm

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Originally Posted by username.exe (Post 11893280)

He does things instinctively because he has no intellect. But, just because he doesn't think it all out ahead of time, doesn't mean it's not EXACTLY what Trump is selling.

sir_eccles

Mar 11th 2016 2:14 pm

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I suspect that those who already supported him will merely be strengthened by tonight's hilarity. Reinforces the US v them mentality. Unless these protestors actually get out and vote his numbers will rise.

themadpooper

Mar 11th 2016 2:44 pm

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Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 11893269)

More ignorant shit from the appropriately named madpooper. Read the constitution.

Freedom of speech was in the first amendment last time I checked

Not according to anti trump thugs and preachy liberals though, apparently

themadpooper

Mar 11th 2016 2:49 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 11893289)

He does things instinctively because he has no intellect. But, just because he doesn't think it all out ahead of time, doesn't mean it's not EXACTLY what Trump is selling.

Of course he has no intellect

How could a brash, multi billionaire American possibly have any intellect. I mean, he doesn't even talk posh or use big words. Probably doesn't even know how to tie his own shoe laces

username.exe

Mar 11th 2016 2:59 pm

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Originally Posted by sir_eccles (Post 11893290)

Unlikely that those protesting him would register and vote for an alternative Republican candidate, though.

Nutmegger

Mar 11th 2016 3:02 pm

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Originally Posted by themadpooper (Post 11893303)

Freedom of speech was in the first amendment last time I checked

Not according to anti trump thugs and preachy liberals though, apparently

Yes, though you wouldn't know it from watching Trump's speeches, freedom of speech cuts both ways -- people are actually allowed to disagree with him-- what a concept.

And the only thuggery has been coming from Trump on the dais and his supporters on the ground.

username.exe

Mar 11th 2016 3:04 pm

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Originally Posted by themadpooper (Post 11893306)

Buying and selling real estate etc. doesn't automatically qualify you to lead 350 million people. Most of the criticism here stems from the complete absence of any substance to his plans, policies etc., asides from 'We're going to make deals. The best deals.' kind of nonsense.

Giantaxe

Mar 11th 2016 3:08 pm

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"weâ€™ll have so much winning, youâ€™ll get bored with winning".

scrubbedexpat099

Mar 11th 2016 4:27 pm

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What does being a Community Organiser qualify you for?