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The film describes a "Despotism" (1946) cycle, and ultimate conclusion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdVB-R6Duso

Keep in mind people voted for this knowing the plan, but this book documents human behavior in general politics under a new ruler:

"The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics" (Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith)

https://www.amazon.com/Dictators-Handbook-Behavior-Almost-Po...

Removing political guardrails and community due-process is what is happening.

A king and his fool is unsustainable, thus... people with brains and money will simply start to vote with their feet and leave while they are able. Have a great day =3



> people with brains and money will simply start to vote with their feet and leave while they are able

That worked in 1935. It doesn't work in 2025, in a world with nuclear-tipped ICBMs. We're all stuck on this planet together now; there's no escaping from a US with a mad king at the helm.


"nuclear-tipped ICBMs"

Not unless someone is suicidal, the ultimate glass-cannon is practically only an economic-weapon designed to bankrupt anyone foolish enough to compete in such programs.

Besides, there are rumors of far worse things now like geriatric Fox media. lol =3


>Not unless someone is suicidal

There are plenty of examples of rulers suddenly becoming suicidal once the walls start closing in on them.


Narcissists love themselves more than anyone else, and would never deny the world of their joy in collateral misery. lol =3

"Don't Be a Sucker" (1947)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23X14HS4gLk




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