This Is How Democracies Die

[fredtoast]

(01-25-2018, 09:03 PM)Dill Wrote: One of the critical points he made concerned how much of the demogogue's power is derived from supporters who have turned away from democracy to prefer authoritarian values and norms--like "strong" leaders who will talk tough on the international stage and harsh laws to punish or expel those defined as "losers" at home.

Excellent point.  Just look at how many Trump supporters swoon over Putin.  They don't really want democracy.  They want an authoritarian autocrat who is "strong like bear"...........But only if he is the same color as them and shares their values. 

They have no problem with the oppression of the minority.