Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Ol Janx Spirit

(744 posts)
5. Actual evil geniuses wouldn't put dumb looking fools in charge. A puppet only does what the puppet master...
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:11 PM
Dec 13

...makes it do. There are no evil geniuses behind this movement--only evil fools who've been told their whole lives they are geniuses. Some of them may be computer geniuses, finance geniuses, etc., but that does not make them geniuses in fascism.

The fear used to be that Emperor Tangerine was just a useful idiot for the really smart and calculating people behind the scenes, but I think we can put that idea to rest. Those people--it turns out--were just opportunists looking to cash in--and cash in they have.

But the whole authoritarian schtick is being done by the dumbest possible clowns in the circus. It would be easier to list what they have gotten right so far. I'm drawing a blank, but it would be a lot easier....

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»AOC has thoughts on Steph...»Reply #5