This tweet makes perfect sense when you consider the two definitions of corruption.
Yale Jason Stanley says, “Fascists see democracy as corrupt because democracy requires concessions to different groups. They see compromising with out-groups as “corruption.”
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Yale Jason Stanley says, “Fascists see democracy as corrupt because democracy requires concessions to different groups. They see compromising with out-groups as “corruption.”
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The phrase, “Drain the swamp” originated with Mussolini.
Interestingly, the dictionary offers two definitions of “corruption.”
Definitions (a) and (b) are the view of Trump’s critics⤵️: Trump is corrupt because he, his pals, and his family engage in illegal behavior.
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Interestingly, the dictionary offers two definitions of “corruption.”
Definitions (a) and (b) are the view of Trump’s critics⤵️: Trump is corrupt because he, his pals, and his family engage in illegal behavior.
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Most of us consider corruption to include cheating, stealing, and breaking laws. Definitions (a) and (b).
On the other hand, definitions (c) and (d) offer the view of Trump’s supporters:“Democrats” dilute and pollute the purity of the nation.
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On the other hand, definitions (c) and (d) offer the view of Trump’s supporters:“Democrats” dilute and pollute the purity of the nation.
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"Democrats" are loosely defined to mean anyone not loyal to Trump.
Democrats corrupt the goodness and "purit" of the nation, partly by championing the needs of “others” or members of “outgroups.”
You know. Like electing a black president. Hence ⤵️
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Democrats corrupt the goodness and "purit" of the nation, partly by championing the needs of “others” or members of “outgroups.”
You know. Like electing a black president. Hence ⤵️
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Thus what looks like a crazycake string of tweets today is really Trump reminding his supporters that things could be worse than a pandemic or the economy tanking:
The Democrats could return to power.
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The Democrats could return to power.
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