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The Mask of Democracy: Trump’s Authoritarian Long Con
Some of my favorite quotes from this spot-on article:
"Oversight isn’t obstructed—it’s being erased. Dissent isn’t debated—it’s being criminalized."
"The Department of Justice has been reshaped into a shield for the executive. Foreign policy is routed through sons-in-law and loyalists. Elections still happen, but not as democratic rituals—they’re framed as loyalty tests. Results are accepted only when they validate the con."
"Like any long con, it’s not just about illusion—it’s about extraction. The goal isn’t just power. It’s profit. Trump’s network turns public office into private gain...."
"Trump wears the mask of a presidency, but what he’s constructing is the infrastructure for rule through performance, loyalty, and concealment. Democracy isn’t abolished—it’s staged."
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"Oversight isn’t obstructed—it’s being erased. Dissent isn’t debated—it’s being criminalized."
"The Department of Justice has been reshaped into a shield for the executive. Foreign policy is routed through sons-in-law and loyalists. Elections still happen, but not as democratic rituals—they’re framed as loyalty tests. Results are accepted only when they validate the con."
"Like any long con, it’s not just about illusion—it’s about extraction. The goal isn’t just power. It’s profit. Trump’s network turns public office into private gain...."
"Trump wears the mask of a presidency, but what he’s constructing is the infrastructure for rule through performance, loyalty, and concealment. Democracy isn’t abolished—it’s staged."