Empellones
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How to become a dictator
Step 1: Win an Election (Legitimately or Not)
• Present yourself as the “savior” of the nation.
• Exploit economic crises, crime, or political chaos to gain popular support.
• Use populist rhetoric: “I am the only one who can fix this.”
Step 1: Win an Election (Legitimately or Not)
• Present yourself as the “savior” of the nation.
• Exploit economic crises, crime, or political chaos to gain popular support.
• Use populist rhetoric: “I am the only one who can fix this.”
April 14, 2025 at 4:42 AM
How to become a dictator
Step 1: Win an Election (Legitimately or Not)
• Present yourself as the “savior” of the nation.
• Exploit economic crises, crime, or political chaos to gain popular support.
• Use populist rhetoric: “I am the only one who can fix this.”
Step 1: Win an Election (Legitimately or Not)
• Present yourself as the “savior” of the nation.
• Exploit economic crises, crime, or political chaos to gain popular support.
• Use populist rhetoric: “I am the only one who can fix this.”
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What dictators do, not presidents: “the new, striking artwork depicting Mr. Trump drew criticism from some presidential historians, who could not recall another president hanging a painting of himself during his term in the White House.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
White House Swaps Obama Portrait With One of Trump From Assassination Attempt (Gift Article)
While the shuffling of artwork in the president’s residence drew criticism, that kind of rotation is common with the change of administrations.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What dictators do, not presidents: “the new, striking artwork depicting Mr. Trump drew criticism from some presidential historians, who could not recall another president hanging a painting of himself during his term in the White House.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
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More than half of the general public think the US president is a dictator.
Fewer Than Half Of Brits Think The US Is Still An Ally After Trump's Ukraine Response, Poll Shows
More than half of the general public think the US president is a dictator.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
More than half of the general public think the US president is a dictator.