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bronxiteforever

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18. K&R. Royal Houses run the Country. House of Musk,

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:37 AM

Jan 7

Bezos, Zuckerberg, Ellison , etc.

They need serfs and we are on that menu. Indentured servitude is going to make a comeback. If the economic equilibrium of the US does not change-war, famine, revolution and water wars will change it.

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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