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He is now the defacto dictator of the United States of America. (Original Post) spanone Jan 3 OP
Since day one, as promised dalton99a Jan 3 #1
He was a dictator the minute he stole the election. Irish_Dem Jan 3 #2
Sadly, we can only blame ourselves - we elected this fool. walkingman Jan 3 #3
And don't rule out malaise Jan 3 #4
Is he, though? Fiendish Thingy Jan 3 #5
Based on his conduct and his puppets in Congress, I could go into a bank... Justice matters. Jan 3 #10
Criminal impunity makes one a criminal, not a dictator Fiendish Thingy Jan 3 #12
Venezuela is our Poland. The Madcap Jan 3 #6
Colombia. Solomon Jan 3 #7
Mexico, Cuba, Columbia, Brazil, Canada, Greenland... Justice matters. Jan 3 #11
Follow the oil Kennah Jan 3 #13
The defacating dickweed Blue Owl Jan 3 #8
That's been the case since 1/20/25. BannonsLiver Jan 3 #9

malaise

(292,895 posts)
4. And don't rule out
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:01 PM
Jan 3

the arrest of elected members of the Democratic Party.
His US coup failed Jan 6 2021 so he pulled off this one in Venezuela Jan 3 2026.

Fiendish Thingy

(22,066 posts)
5. Is he, though?
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
Jan 3

He just withdrew all troops from LA, Chicago, Kilmer Garcia is free on US soil, the Comey and James indictments have been dismissed, etc…not exactly a good record for a wannabe strongman dictator.

Despite frequently acting with lawless impunity, and some high profile dick wagging internationally, this one absolute truth remains:

Trump is not omnipotent, and the states and the people are not powerless

Justice matters.

(9,413 posts)
10. Based on his conduct and his puppets in Congress, I could go into a bank...
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 02:41 PM
Jan 3

and threaten to beat up the staff and customers, then after a 6-3 decision of the SC, just say OK I'm withdrawing and go home after I committed a crime against the Constitution... and nothing done about my crime would be justified so nobody would do anything.

Nice society you have there.

Justice matters.

(9,413 posts)
11. Mexico, Cuba, Columbia, Brazil, Canada, Greenland...
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 02:44 PM
Jan 3

The sky is the limit for pedo the felon dicktatorrrr.

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