It should not go unrecognized that @realDonaldTrump's effort to inflate his election performance without cause is typical of autocrats.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/802972944532209664 …
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They do it increase the perception of their political legitimacy, while undermining popular opposition to them.
And, in the process, they do enormous damage to democratic institutions, which is a larger objective they share.
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Because it is those institutions and supporting norms that present the most significant check on an authoritarian's power.
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When confidence in those institutions and norms has been sufficiently eroded, the authoritarian has a freer hand with which to wield power.
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You are a smart man...& a good & honest person. You have integrity...As a Democrat you have earned my respect.
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I thought it would tke him two years to destroy our country. Now I think it might be faster.
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NONSENSE
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the damage was done by you running as a 3rd wheel
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