Tag: authoritarian rhetoric
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“I’m not a dictator. I’m a man with great common sense and a smart person.”
← Back to Democratic Backsliding & Authoritarian Drift “I’m not a dictator. I’m a man with great common sense and a smart person.” That’s what Trump said last week while defending his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Let’s be real. That statement is completely inane. Of course he’s not quite a…
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Projection as Deflection: The Real Danger Behind Trump’s Betrayal Language
← Back to Democratic Backsliding & Authoritarian Drift Weaponizing the Word ‘Traitor’ Donald Trump’s traitor rhetoric isn’t just verbal aggression—it’s a strategic deflection. From generals and journalists to presidents and protestors, he’s turned accusations of betrayal into political weapons, repurposing patriotism as a loyalty test. But when we examine the record, from inciting insurrection to…