I'm sure there's one in in your neighborhood.
Posted on 11/23/2024 9:54:18 AM PST by simpson96
Many believed that after his first term as president, Donald Trump would end up in the dustbin of history. Now Trump is back, and the United States is about to be ruled for the second time by a right-wing populist.
Trump’s goal this time is to remake the American government to enhance his power. He isn’t the first modern right-wing populist to attempt this — he is following a playbook pioneered by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. I lived through Orbán’s power grab as a member of Hungary’s parliament and have been researching populism since. I’ve learned a few things along the way that might help Trump’s opponents understand how he won and how they can fight back.
First off, it’s important to understand that America isn’t the first country to face this kind of threat to its democracy, and it also isn’t something external. Autocratic populism is not a virus the U.S. caught from the exotic East, from Russia or Hungary. Modern-day autocracies come to power through elections, leading to electoral autocracies. These regimes are built from within the democratic system.
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Hungary’s key lesson is you don’t protect democracy by talking about democracy — you protect democracy by protecting people. Only a democracy that works for the people is sustainable.
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This is 4 years late.
“...ruled by a right-wing populist” ??
I thought the People rule and the president executes the law and defends the Constitution. I think President Trump believes that too.
This man needs to bone up on his 7th grade Civics and also move past his Marxist mindset but that may be impossible.
Google AI definition:
“Democracy is a form of government where the people hold the power and make decisions, either directly or through elected representatives. The word democracy comes from the Greek words demos, meaning “people”, and kratos, meaning “power”. “
Under our constitutional republic, the people have elected Donald Trump, and support Trump’s reforms. The creepy author of this article is completely wrong!
A screed from a exiled European communist!
YUP; that Trump is a tyrant alright. He is going to pack the Supreme Court. Do away with the filibuster. Sic the intelligence community on his political opponents and give amnesty to millions of 3rd world illegals who are dependent on government to make sure they never vote against his interests.
Not a Viktor Orbán supporter I assume.
What this dweeb is saying perfectly describes what the left is doing in this country to consolidate power in the hands of a single party through censorship, lawfare, and ensuring that ineligible voters are registered and never challenged when they show up to vote.
“I lived through Orbán’s power grab as a member of Hungary’s parliament.”
Yes, you did live. Does that not get your attention? How many people has Orbán had killed or tortured or unlawfully imprisoned? How many has Trump?
MANY were wrong! The times they are a-changin'. And you better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone, Gabor.
You are stupid. Now what?
Here are some of those steps.— Strengthen Executive Power.
— Discipline the judiciary.
— Change Election Processes.
— Control the media. Orbán consolidated media control through centralized propaganda, market pressure and loyal billionaires. [My comment: how many billionaires and how much of the media sings with the DNC's monophony? Get one note out of tune and you are dragged back in line.]
— Secure Control over Party.
Not just an autocrat, but...Hitler! Trump's first administration was the total embodiment of a Nazi regime.
Death camps, incineration of Jews, bellicose saber rattling, and the confiscation of private property. /s
Liberals don't 'get' this concept. How they 'feel' doesn't make something true.
Isn’t democracy just populism by another name? The political Left should be thrilled at Trump’s election.
Where’s the autocrat?
You mean the guy with the mandate who is going to work for the majority of Americans who voted for him and IGNORING sniveling little communist d-bags like you?
Gabor, you are an idiot. Other than your mom, no one cares about your opinion.
“Politico” is lib speak for “MSNBC.”
I'm sure there's one in in your neighborhood.
Suffering from soy poisoning.
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