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Let's face it, there is a broad bipartisan consensus for an all-powerful leader who will wield the limitless weaponry of government to crush whatever enemies he or she can conjure in our minds
In case anyone hasn't noticed yet, Trump as well as every single Democratic candidate for president have a serious case of Xi envy
Ever notice we spend every presidential election arguing over which caveman gets to wield the giant club, and we never argue about why we have a giant club?
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