Internet Blasts Trump For Quoting Napoleon: ‘Translation: I Want to Be a Dictator’

https://www.latintimes.com/internet-blasts-trump-quoting-napoleon-translation-dictator-575806

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  1. If THIS isn’t an admission of being a wanabe(perhaps real) dictator, then I don’t know what is. >: (

  2. Sounds like he is trying to justify breaking the law

  4. I can already hear the immature chuds shout “based” in response to this news.

  5. The quote is this:
    *”He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”*

    The problem is that Trump is not saving the US, he is destroying the US.

  6. Dude said it like 100s of times, apparently a lot of dumb voters agreed with the complicit media that he was just “joking,” or “telling it like it is,” or “he just mis-spoke.”

  7. Every single fascist dictator has believed themselves to be Napoleon. Every. Single. One.

  8. I’m sure he wants to be one, but that role is already occupied by Supreme Chancellor Elon Musk.

  9. People who have critical thinking skills would ask “Save us from what?” But unfortunately America doesn’t have many people who possess such skills.

    We like no critical thinking skills and concepts of plans. But then get mad when Elon Musk calls us too expensive to train since we’re so stupid.

    Hmmm.

  10. His rhetoric is textbook. There’s no way around it, Trump is asserting that he is not only above the law, but also that any actions his administration takes, no matter how unconstitutional or undemocratic, are virtuous and justified because it’s in the name of “saving” the nation.

    This type of language has been used by authoritarians and fascists of the past.

    I know that the term “fascism” gets tossed around a lot and has lost part of its meaning recently, especially as Republicans continue to dismiss it as an unfounded accusation or brush it off as some kind of universal, pejorative term that means very little to them the more they hear it…

    Almost as if they believe the more they are called “fascists,” the less likely they are to *be* fascists. That being said, see how many parallels you can draw between MAGA and fascism based on the words of these following experts:

    Robert Paxton, author of “*Anatomy of Fascism,*” illustrates how a set of “mobilizing passions” explains the behavior of fascists:

    – a sense of overwhelming crisis beyond the reach of any traditional solutions;
    – the primacy of the group, toward which one has duties superior to every right, whether individual or universal, and the subordination of the individual to it;
    – the belief that one’s group is a victim, a sentiment that justifies any action, without legal or moral limits, against its enemies, both internal and external;
    – dread of the group’s decline under the corrosive effects of individualistic liberalism, class conflict, and alien influences;
    – the need for closer integration of a purer community, by consent if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary;
    – the need for authority by natural chiefs (always male), culminating in a national chieftain who alone is capable of incarnating the group’s historical destiny;
    – the superiority of the leader’s instincts over abstract and universal reason;
    – the beauty of violence and the efficacy of will, when they are devoted to the group’s success;
    – the right of the chosen people to dominate others without restraint from any kind of human or divine law, right being decided by the sole criterion of the group’s prowess within a Darwinian struggle.

    Jason Stanley, author of *”How Fascism Works,”* provides examples of how fascist tactics are implemented:

    – The mythical past—used to invoke a nostalgia for a fictional time when the nation was great as it was not yet sullied by the “Other.”
    – Propaganda—to attack enemies, to justify violence, to justify laws against “Them” and to support the authoritarian leader.
    – Anti-intellectualism—to attack the media, universities, and scientists when they contradict the strong man’s authority.
    – Unreality—supporting conspiracy theories that tarnish the “Other” along with an outright denial of facts when convenient.
    – Hierarchy—espousing a “natural order” where the “Us” are hardworking, moral, law-abiding and productive members of society, while the “Other” is not.
    – Victimhood—casting “Us” as victims of “Them”, who are taking resources from “Us” and demanding special rights.
    – Law and order—using laws to justify violence, oppression, and expulsion of the “Other”.
    – Sexual anxiety—as the “Other” embraces non-traditional approaches to sexuality,
    – Appeals to the heartland—as rural communities are often more homogeneous and conservative (more “Us”) while urban cities are often more diverse, cosmopolitan (more “Them”).
    – Dismantling of public welfare and unity—by casting aside safety net programs as unfair giveaways to “Them”, who are not working, as opposed to “Us”, who are.

    Then there’s Laurence W. Britt, who published *”Fascism Anyone?”*, which includes a list of 14 defining characteristics of fascism:

    – Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism
    – Disdain for the importance of human rights
    – Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause
    – The supremacy of the military/avid militarism
    – Rampant sexism
    – A controlled mass media
    – Obsession with national security
    – Religion and ruling elite tied together
    – Power of corporations protected
    – Power of labor suppressed or eliminated
    – Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts
    – Obsession with crime and punishment
    – Rampant cronyism and corruption
    – Fraudulent elections

    Let’s face it, Trump and MAGA cover almost all the bases here.

    The MAGA movement is fueled by anti-immigrant fervor, ultra nationalistic and nativist attitudes, and sentiments derived from the idea that Trump and his supporters are the only *true* patriots and are thus entitled to rights, freedoms, privileges and immunities that others aren’t.

    The importance of human rights only extends to those within the MAGA orbit, while Republicans have been threatening to roll back civil rights and protections for marginalized groups, foreigners, and all those who exist outside of a white, Christian hegemony.

    For decades, Republicans have been waging their culture wars against “enemies” and “scapegoats” that take the form of radical leftist, secular boogeymen threatening a conservative and heteronormative America.

    Republicans will justify interventionism and expansionism when it suits their goals.

    The MAGA movement is driven by misogyny and antiquated notions about gender norms and women’s independence while they incessantly complain about the mistreatment of white males and insist it’s a result of a “crisis of masculinity” caused by “the left.”

    Trump and his supporters threaten the media while complaining about “censorship,” and “free speech,” choosing to play the victim because they think they’re entitled to say whatever they want without consequences. But if they could have their way, they’d choose to crush all perceived opposition, believing that they are entitled to ownership and control over the media.

    Trump and his allies have proposed using national security measures to target protestors, political opponents, “vermin” and “radical leftists.”

    Proponents of a Christian nationalist agenda are embedded deep in our government, and they have more power than ever to implement a faith-based “rule of law.”

    The GOP’s objectives are to cripple the labor movement, safeguard corporations and special interests, cut taxes for the rich, redistribute wealth to the top, and install corporate executives and billionaires into positions of power.

    Republicans thrive off of anti-intellectualism, And have even proposed eliminating the Department of education altogether.

    Their law and order rhetoric is thinly veiled dog whistling, meant to incite hostility towards minorities, immigrants and marginalized groups.

    Their obsessions with crime and punishment can be seen in their constant threats to seek vengeance against their political adversaries.

    Corruption, obstruction of justice and cronyism are party tenets. Loyalty is a priority within Trump’s circle and plays a major role in securing power and influence within Trump’s admin.

    And lastly, Trump and his allies will go to great lengths to deny or overturn the results of any elections they’ve lost.

  12. Napoleon suffered from narcissistic personality disorder, low self-esteem, and hypersensitivity to criticism. Sounds oddly familiar

  13. Unfortunately for all of us an “Internet Blast” has no jurisdiction over the Executive branch.

  14. Can we skip to the part where we exile him to an island? Preferably Riker’s.

  15. Do you hear that sound?

    It’s the sound of right-wing cultists moving the goalposts of Trump being a dictator yet again.

  17. >“The authority of the Führer is not limited by laws or statutes.” ~ Hitler

    They’re not even trying to hide their intentions…

  19. There’s no way he knew about that quote himself.
    Someone who was educated and literate, and clearly misguided for associating with someone so ignorant and hateful, but educated nonetheless, fed him a quote he could use as a sledgehammer, flamethrower and dirty bomb for his own cowardly, venal and avaricious goals.

  20. By the end of his term – and possibly by the end of the year at this rate – the United States will either be a dictatorship (with democrats rolling over , unsure what to do as this is quite unprecedented) , or will be in the early stages of civil war , as dems grow a spine and take a direct stand against this regime .

    Either way it’s going to be a very awful time ahead.

  21. Anders Brievik, Norwegian neo-Nazi terrorist and mass murderer, quoted this line in his manifesto before killing 77 people and setting off a bomb.

  23. He’s about to do something extremely illegal (again), isn’t he?

  24. It’s so ironic how MAGA voters claim they need unrestricted access to firearms to combat tyranny and protect democracy when they’d happily vote it into office. Republicans politicians knew these people were dumb and easy to control which is exactly why they never cared about advancing gun control in the first place.

  25. Napoleon Bonaparte’s quote, “Who saves his country violates no law,” reflects the political philosophy of his era, particularly his justification for seizing power and centralizing authority in France. The historical context of this statement is deeply tied to the turbulence of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon’s rule.

    Historical Context of the Quote:
    Napoleon’s Coup d’État (1799)
    • By 1799, the French government under the Directory was corrupt and weak, and France faced threats from both internal factions and foreign enemies.
    • Napoleon, already a celebrated general, staged the Coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799), overthrowing the Directory and establishing the Consulate, with himself as First Consul.
    • This coup was technically illegal, but Napoleon framed it as necessary to save France from chaos.

  26. Trump quoting Napoleon when he’s Louis XVI is peak farce.

  27. Tearing down the meaning of words is part of the strategy. Undermine the ability to communicate effectively, and you eliminate your enemy’s ability to coordinate a counter-move.

  28. Wow, so I guess we solved this whole national nightmare. The Internet just needs to keep blasting him and that should do the trick.

  29. Anyone supporting Trump is a traitor. Patriots, you know what needs to happen.

  30. Tyrants are going to tyrant… this is what the mouth breathers among us voted for 😩

  32. You know what tipped me off? When he said he wanted to be a dictator like a year ago.

  33. Napoleon is one of the most proficient military generals in history, intelligent and utterly ruthless in his pursuit of power

    Trump is a failed businessman and real-estate agent

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