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The Red Hats Are Fine With A Dictator, As Long As It’s Their Dictator

The Red Hats Are Fine With A Dictator, As Long As It’s Their Dictator

Half of the American voting population would be entirely welcoming of an autocratic ruler.

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Apr 16, 2020
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by Bob Cesca

WASHINGTON, DC -- George W. Bush once said, “If this were a dictatorship, it’d be a heck of a lot easier, as long as I'm the dictator.” He was joking even though presidents, irrespective of party, should never joke about being a dictator. Not only have dictatorships precipitated mass atrocities and crimes against humanity, but it goes withou…

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