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Doesn't mean DJT will backdown. It will mean in your face radical left protests with approval of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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Link: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gianno-caldwell-mulls-senate-bid-chicagoans-begging-change-crime-woes

The most recent election for Cook County State's Attorney had a law and order candidate run but he was pushed aside by the voters. As we speak, Chicago Mayor BLM Brandon Johnson, city council, legislature, and Illinois Gov Jelly Belly are all meeting and planning their strategy against the DJT Chicago National Guard deployment.

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Authoritarian governments are characterized by strong, centralized power, limited political pluralism, and the suppression of dissent. They often feature a lack of transparency, disregard for individual rights, and the manipulation of democratic institutions for the benefit of those in power. These regimes tend to rely on emotional appeals, identifying the government as a necessary evil to combat societal problems, and maintaining control through repression.

Here's a more detailed look at the key characteristics:

1. Concentration of Power:

Centralized Authority:

Power is concentrated in a single individual or a small group, rather than being distributed among different branches of government or independent bodies.

Suppression of Opposition:

Authoritarian regimes actively suppress dissent, limiting political participation, freedom of speech, and the right to assembly.

Limited Political Pluralism:

Constraints are placed on political parties, legislatures, and interest groups, reducing the potential for alternative viewpoints and challenges to the ruling power.

2. Manipulation of Democratic Processes:

Electoral Manipulation:

While some authoritarian regimes may hold elections, they are often manipulated to ensure the ruling party's victory, with little or no real competition.

Weakening Checks and Balances:

Authoritarian regimes undermine or eliminate checks and balances on executive power, such as independent judiciaries and legislatures.

3. Emphasis on Control and Stability:

Legitimacy Through Fear:

Authoritarian regimes may legitimize their rule by emphasizing the need to combat societal problems and maintain order, often through fear-mongering and the scapegoating of vulnerable groups.

Suppression of Dissent:

Dissent is often met with repression, including censorship, imprisonment, and violence.
Control of Information:

Authoritarian regimes exert control over media and information, limiting access to alternative viewpoints and shaping public opinion.

4. Authoritarianism and Populism:

Authoritarian Populism:

Some authoritarian regimes combine authoritarian tactics with populist rhetoric, appealing to a sense of grievance and resentment among the population, often targeting elites and minority groups.

Cult of Personality:

Authoritarian leaders may cultivate a cult of personality, portraying themselves as strong, decisive, and indispensable, while denigrating democratic institutions.

Understanding these characteristics is crucial for identifying and resisting the rise of authoritarianism in any context, whether it's a formal government or a movement within a democracy.

You people have no standing.

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The majority of Americans are not buying it.

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you would be summarily imprisoned for any word, email, text, etc. that was critical of the government...if you really pushed your opposition, you'd end up like Navalny.
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This is no joke....Trump is being taught by the former KGB Colonel...who doesn't have to fire a shot to go about taking down the USA, now that he has his man in the WH. If you doubt this...look around at all of our critical elements of government and security...ALL the leadership is loyal to Trump...NOT the Constitution.

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Will not tolerate this type of thinking, and You will be reported to the mods, and dealt with

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Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/opinion/trump-heaven.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Seriously, these post are mind-numbingly repetitive.

Personality Disorder that is rooted in equally Massive Low Self Esteem, which explains why he has to pump himself up all the time, and gets irate if anyone chips away at his false Persona. It's remarkable that so many are blind to his affliction...and its impact on everyone else given his position in the country.

Maureen's Op piece strikes a chord with me...different town (NYC for me), but the same educational "Mill"...i.e. Nuns through Elementary School. Fortunately, I didn't suffer her fate, but those Nuns had a way of pointing out the "Right Path". Unbelievable...and Dedicated...Educators.

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