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C_U_L8R

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7. He's just getting started

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:09 AM

Jan 7

Trump just got a taste of killing and he likes the feeling of power it gives him.
Ever the coward, his next victims will still be weaker opponents but Trump
will grow more emboldened and reckless. This gets a lot worse before it gets better.

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A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers [View all] WestMichRad Jan 7 OP

That's an interesting analysis Farmer-Rick Jan 7 #1

That's basically what Curtis Yarvin and his acolyte, Peter Thiel want. SharonAnn Jan 7 #10

These psychos are free to leave the US. valleyrogue Jan 7 #15

I think this is pretty obvious. Trump has never cared about the well-being of the American people Ocelot II Jan 7 #2

Agreed. I feel as though Trump's "elites" are also the tech broligarchy underpants Jan 7 #26

He wants Greenland so he can rename it Trumpland Seinan Sensei Jan 7 #48

Neo-Royalism Kid Berwyn Jan 7 #3

This is more than obvious. Duh. Global billionaires are the new ruling class. Irish_Dem Jan 7 #4

Warlords of the 21st century Attilatheblond Jan 8 #55

Yes global crime syndicate mob bosses and warlords. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #56

No nations, no national laws, only renegade war lords thumbing their noses at law, people, decency Attilatheblond Jan 8 #60

Our planet is descending into darkness. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #63

I know some middle aged women (I am OLD) who are rooting for 'the big giant meteor' Attilatheblond Jan 8 #64

The battle between good and evil is the iconic human condition. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #65

Same old Imperialism. Humanity needs to be done with this way of life. Clouds Passing Jan 7 #5

True creon Jan 7 #6

He's just getting started C_U_L8R Jan 7 #7

Yeah and his mouth. A reporter asks "What about Greenland?" He of course says "Yes" underpants Jan 7 #28

I think the usual term for this is oligarchy. highplainsdem Jan 7 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author SharonAnn Jan 7 #9

They were given the opportunity... kentuck Jan 7 #11

Much like Putin has done. nt moniss Jan 7 #12

It has now become "royal" entertainment for his cachukis Jan 7 #13

THIS IS CORRECT. And has been in the works for 50 years, globally. MSM is part of the new royalists now. nt wiggs Jan 7 #14

Don't muddy the waters with alternative terms for what this is. Martin Eden Jan 7 #16

There is an organization of international actors on the right that works to see Bev54 Jan 7 #17

K&R. Royal Houses run the Country. House of Musk, bronxiteforever Jan 7 #18

Considering our access to reasonable health care is tied to our employment, Indentured Servitude Attilatheblond Jan 8 #61

Excellent point bronxiteforever Jan 8 #62

What does this "theory" help us understand that we didn't already understand? Prairie Gates Jan 7 #19

Kinda rude. What's your point? All it does is alienate you. Joinfortmill Jan 7 #32

More like azureblue Jan 7 #20

The answer to Venezuela is Paul Singer. Scruffy1 Jan 7 #21

Kicked and recommended with one quibble Uncle Joe Jan 7 #22

Trump's primary motive is to enable looting. hay rick Jan 7 #23

This is what fascist oligarchy IS. I've been talking about the billionaire parasites for years now, and AOC PatrickforB Jan 7 #24

Why a new name for an old problem? Bernie called it: Oligarchy Raven123 Jan 7 #25

how about Feudalism Hieronymus Phact Jan 7 #27

Possibly. Raven123 Jan 7 #37

I prefer feudalism to fascism as a description. hay rick Jan 7 #41

Accurate, though implying these assholes are "royal" in any way is far too kind. unblock Jan 7 #29

Jeezus. I'm really sick of his shit. And so are a lot of others. He may just bite off more than he can chew. Joinfortmill Jan 7 #30

They need to be checked. pandr32 Jan 7 #31

From "Network" (this year will be its 50th anniversary) BumRushDaShow Jan 7 #33

welcome to 5000 BCE Tetrachloride Jan 7 #34

What we have now is a plutocratic kakistocracy. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 7 #35

I agree with this analysis. ShazzieB Jan 7 #43

The old markodochartaigh Jan 7 #36

Ms. Shaffer, my history teacher Zackzzzz Jan 7 #38

We have to disempower I_UndergroundPanther Jan 7 #51

I read the full article. In the end we are merely seeing a repeat of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. flashman13 Jan 7 #39

Neo-royalists, same as oligarchs, SergeStorms Jan 7 #40

It's the Vladroe Doctrine applied to the western hemisphere. Justice matters. Jan 7 #42

I read the linked mother jones article and the linked article to cksmithy Jan 7 #44

Been saying for a while that Trump is monarchist rather than fascist (though the MAGA movement is fascist). paulkienitz Jan 7 #45

I will add to this theory some of my own speculation neohippie Jan 7 #46

Money! Money! Money! BarbD Jan 7 #47

Heritage Foundation BurnDoubt Jan 7 #49

Billionaires are sociopaths I_UndergroundPanther Jan 7 #50

A much simpler answer is that Trump has just lost it Rstrstx Jan 7 #52

Reminds me of a scene in the X-Files -- a flashback of the Cigarette Smoking guy as young man. Beartracks Jan 7 #53

in other words TRUMP IS A BIG FUCKING MANBABY Skittles Jan 7 #54

What do you mean, 'creating'? They have already done it! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 8 #57

Absolutely this. The LOVE of money MaeScott Jan 8 #58

The rich have Trump ear. BradBo Jan 8 #59