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patphil

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2. He's an excellent example of the difference between being a leader and being a dictator.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:05 PM

16 hrs ago

A leader listens to the people and works for the good of the nation.
A dictator is not interested in what the people think, and wants what's good for him.

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It's difficult for me to understand how any American can still look at this despicable person... [View all] kentuck 16 hrs ago OP

I'm hoping for a way out of this. I'm too old to fight. OLDMDDEM 16 hrs ago #1

He's an excellent example of the difference between being a leader and being a dictator. patphil 16 hrs ago #2

Don't insult used car salesmen. Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #3

It defies explanation that anyone, ANYONE still supports him Diamond_Dog 15 hrs ago #4

1. It's a cult. 2. MAGA chuds are dumbfucks. flvegan 15 hrs ago #5

" Are we too far in to get out? " AverageOldGuy 13 hrs ago #6

Collaborators. BurnDoubt 13 hrs ago #7

He is evil personified Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #8

Faux nooze portrays him as heroic BlueWaveNeverEnd 12 hrs ago #9

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I wonder what kind of human trump even is Beringia 9 hrs ago #11

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We held our weekly protest rally today BeneteauBum 5 hrs ago #13