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tanyev

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9. I'm starting to think the reason it became the fascist playbook is because the psychological profile

Reply to Hamlette (Original post)

Fri Aug 6, 2021, 08:38 AM

Aug 2021

of the charismatic leader (malignant narcissist) means that they will always behave in an authoritarian manner, insisting that they are always right and demanding 100% loyalty paired with extreme vindictiveness for those who are not loyal. Certainly with Trump it's instinctive, not a deliberative strategy. The deliberation comes from the toadies and enablers who do study the playbooks and do whatever they can to keep Dear Leader happy.

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The GOP is following the fascist playbook: charismatic leader, lies, propaganda, cause a crisis [View all] Hamlette Aug 2021 OP

Confederacy of "I've got my stack" entitled racist dunces. No puppet master Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2021 #1

I say.... Lahru Aug 2021 #2

Putting it all on one man is easy way to sweep it under the carpet when causes are deep & multiple.n Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2021 #3

This playbook is as old as the Roman Empire and beyond. Kaleva Aug 2021 #4

I am not sure Republicans are aware of history well enough to follow a playbook. gordianot Aug 2021 #5

Political scientists have been watching them use most of the Hortensis Aug 2021 #6

As Covid mounted in NY, RepubliQons bet it would hit Democrats much harder. Stupid corrupt bet. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2021 #7

Umhm. :) I'm not accusing them of competence of course. Hortensis Aug 2021 #8

I'm starting to think the reason it became the fascist playbook is because the psychological profile tanyev Aug 2021 #9

good analysis. Makes sense. Hamlette Aug 2021 #10