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Bluetus

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12. Sometimes martyrs happen naturally.

Reply to themaguffin (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 10:19 AM

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Sometimes dictators don't wait for a martyr to happen naturally and they manufacture their own martyr. How closely is Trump following the fascist playbook?

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most won't, but the cult is ramping up. They thrive on this. themaguffin Thursday #13

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See Reischtag Fire. n/t dixiegrrrrl 7 hrs ago #14

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