“Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal [...] bubble.” Kind of fits Trump, doesn’t it? ;)
Seriously though, now that he’s cornered to the point where reality is imminently coming for him whether he likes it or not, the guy is more dangerous than ever. One can dismiss him as a ranting fool, but he’s been putting the pieces in position for a long time. Moves like firing defence staff may look crazy, but the timing is good from the perspective of a coup attempt. (Not too soon in terms of alarming voters; not too late to be useful to him.) He has made many moves that “could be” harmless, but fit the picture of a dictator too well. His foundations are in place, and we don’t know with any certainty how many people may follow him.
Guys like him only believe in themselves and their right to use others (which is why it’s pointless to think about what he’s willing to do to the country. Short answer: anything that serves his needs.) He knows people will follow him if he convincingly *appears* to have genuine beliefs.
Fortunately many Americans are concerned and watching. Biden is stronger than he looks. But it’s possible that the Trump crowd may go to lengths for which America is simply not prepared. Also, can we feel safe that no outside powers may support him? If there is a safe transition of power - which would be a relief - Trump is nonetheless an influence that won’t go away; even or perhaps especially if he is imprisoned.
“Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal [...] bubble.” Kind of fits Trump, doesn’t it? ;)
Seriously though, now that he’s cornered to the point where reality is imminently coming for him whether he likes it or not, the guy is more dangerous than ever. One can dismiss him as a ranting fool, but he’s been putting the pieces in position for a long time. Moves like firing defence staff may look crazy, but the timing is good from the perspective of a coup attempt. (Not too soon in terms of alarming voters; not too late to be useful to him.) He has made many moves that “could be” harmless, but fit the picture of a dictator too well. His foundations are in place, and we don’t know with any certainty how many people may follow him.
Guys like him only believe in themselves and their right to use others (which is why it’s pointless to think about what he’s willing to do to the country. Short answer: anything that serves his needs.) He knows people will follow him if he convincingly *appears* to have genuine beliefs.
Fortunately many Americans are concerned and watching. Biden is stronger than he looks. But it’s possible that the Trump crowd may go to lengths for which America is simply not prepared. Also, can we feel safe that no outside powers may support him? If there is a safe transition of power - which would be a relief - Trump is nonetheless an influence that won’t go away; even or perhaps especially if he is imprisoned.