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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
It's not just a label but an analytical construct, and in particular gives some insight into potential strategies he may have. If you accept the idea that he is behaving in a way that makes it look like he wants to consolidate power and eliminate as thoroughly as possible all opposition, watching how others have done it is useful. He's going to use strategies more like Mussolini or, yes, some of the caudillos, but not so much like Mao or Stalin.
We should always be careful to avoid reifying constructs, but it is very hard to analyze any situation without using constructs of some sort.
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You're an analytical construct.
I saw Run The Jewels on The Daily Show last night, who are hilarious. It prompted me to go back to this video, which Thurgreed posted a few months ago. Truly the video of our times.
"Pinch your momma on the booty,
Kick your dog, fuck your bitch
Fat boy dressed as Santa
Taking pictures with your kids"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2EQvdzmY
