• Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works
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      8 months ago

      That’s the difference though. McConnell is old guard Republican. Far-right, but in a stodgy, slow kind of way that builds strategic alliances where needed. Trump’s far right is utterly impulsive, guided by pure emotion, and completely unfettered in their hatred.

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        And Trump is extremely susceptible to flattery. It makes him very dangerous to have as a leader.