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9 Ways Authoritarianism Is Taking Hold Under Trump - Thom Hartmann

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The president and his neo-authoritarian acolytes are following an ancient playbook. As our country slides into an ugly Americanized form of neofascism, there’s good news: nonviolent protest, when in the service of progressive, egalitarian goals, almost always wins out when it reaches a national critical mass. And we may well be on the verge of that right now. But we must understand what we’re up against.Donald Trump and his neo-authoritarian acolytes are following an ancient playbook.

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