throwaway23452

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   by throwaway23452 6y ago

   Too far gone in terms of a warped reality (in this case), yes. Fundamentally evil, no. That's the important distinction here.
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   by throwaway23452 6y ago

   I think it's serious either way, just in the longer-term. He continues to sow discord and distrust in our institutions which will last beyond this election cycle, and will only continue to weaken the country as a whole. But I don'
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   by throwaway23452 6y ago

   I'm skeptical about part of that story, seeing as Esper literally earned the nickname "Yesper" for being a floor-mat to the president's wishes. But I also think the likelihood of a coup is way overblown. After Esper was
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   by throwaway23452 6y ago

   The way I see it, there are three sides right now: the left, the right, and Donald Trump. Much (not all) of the right has been convinced that their only hope of saving the country from an evil, terrible fate is to throw in with Trump. Trump
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   by throwaway23452 6y ago

   The context of this being shared is obvious, but I want to point out that both sides of the American divide right now would likely instinctively identify the other (or their presidential candidate) as the Hitler in this scenario. I say th