Jonathan Karl said this former official served "at a very high level" under Trump.
      • MotoAsh@lemmy.world
        71·
        1 year ago

        Authoritarians do not leave office over something trivial like losing a vote. Or have you just not been paying attention to history at all?

        If Trump gets in again, Republicans won’t be losing power through vote again.

        • Riccosuave@lemmy.world
          51·
          1 year ago

          Don’t be pedantic. I was clarifying what the previous poster meant by their comment since it was kind of nebulous.

          I’m fully aware of the dangers of authoritarianism historically, presently, and in the future.

          • T00l_shed@lemmy.world
            51·
            1 year ago

            I would infer it as the “peasants revolt” using farm instruments instead of purposely design weapons if war to defend you and yours, and to overthrow tyrants.

            • Riccosuave@lemmy.world
              2·
              1 year ago

              I realize that now. It was more the “tradition” part that had me confused. Either way, appreciate the more friendly explanation 😉

          • MotoAsh@lemmy.world
            23·
            1 year ago

            Then why any confusion on pitchforks? If authoritarians take over …

            T00l_shed gets it.

    • Patches
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’m not sure a pitchfork is going to do anything if he succeeds in the way you are implying. You’re gonna want a gun.