Fears grow that 'clown-like' Trump could achieve fascist goals despite gross incompetence - Alex Wagner - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

For as long as Donald Trump has been on the political scene, analysts have struggled with how much of his performance to take seriously. But as Election Day races closer and polls remain tight even as Trump rhetoric becomes more extreme and his supporters become more radicalized, more people are realizing that no matter how big a buffoon Trump may be the risks of him taking power and abusing that power are significant and worrisome. - Aired on 10/11/2024.

[Baron2024]

1. Important Story

We both seem to be posting the same MSNBC clips at the same time. It is an important story. Mark Milley is calling out Trump as a fascist. People need to know. This is not a normal election. It is democracy versus fascism.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. And the terrifying part is TFG's threats on General Milley. One more reason that TFG should never gain power again

He's actually threatened those he perceives as enemies with death - and this sends a message to his unhinged "supporters." That's what he does - as he did on January 6th - and we also know that he was prevented from using the U.S. military by those in his previous administration. But this time around he's jettisoned all of those in favor of those like Gym Jordan - who Liz Cheney said in her book cares nothing about rules and laws and believes that all that matters is "winning."

[gordianot]

3. I have no doubt he is a brutal thug.

His return to power will fuel resistance and resolve.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. It makes no sense that a convicted felon who tried to overthrow the government is allowed to run yet again

Not to mention his ongoing threats. What would the Founding Fathers - let alone all of our previous presidents - think??