"Wer [politische] Rivalen als gefährliche Bedrohung betrachtet, erwartet dass er im Fall ihres Wahlsieges einiges zu befürchten hat. Wenn man so denkt, liegt der Schluss nahe, jedes Mittel sei recht um den politischen Gegner zu stoppen. Genau darin liegt die Rechtfertigung für autoritäre Maßnahmen."

Levitsky, Ziblatt: "Wie Demokratien sterben", 2018

#AG60plus #TrumpExplained

This article probably explains Chump's appeal better than anything I've read yet. Despite the fact that none of his policies actually help his followers. He really does loathe the same people who love him, but he acknowledges them, and that's unusual for them.

#trumpexplained #trumpsucks #politics #recognition

Trump in the Circle: Wrestling and the battle for American masculinity | Wrestling | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/16/donald-trump-wrestling-masculinity

Trump in the Circle: Wrestling and the battle for American masculinity

Wrestling is a brutal but beautiful sport. So why are its brightest stars drawn to the US president? The answer lies in marginalization and the need to be seen

The Guardian