From a favorite writer, #ZeynepTufekci

A Strongman President? These Voters Crave It

"Authoritarian leaders project qualities that many voters — not just Trump voters — admire: strength, a sense of control, even an ends-justify-the-means leadership style. Our movie-hero presidents, Top Gun pilots and crusading lawyers often take matters into their own hands or break the rules in ways that we cheer."

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/14/opinion/trump-voters-iowa-caucus.html?unlocked_article_code=1.N00.AMe1.Wlvo_VEd04hB&smid=nytcore-android-share