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[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 years ago (1 children)

i mean he did look like he had a chance before Trump started shooting.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I do wonder how much of this is because of his legal stuff with Disney making him look foolish and weak. Also kind of putting an end to the "but he's an intelligent fascist who knows how to work in the system to get the awful things he wants" talking points.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Time after time, I'm reminded that "intelligent fascist" is an oxymoron. Unfortunately, you don't need to be smart to be successful I guess.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Unfortunately, there are plenty of intelligent fascists. We just live in the time of failsons.