[mingus88]

And in 2016 he was a Clinton supporter and a self described progressive. Vance was also a never trumper by his own admission.

It’s quite clear to me that these elites are just grabbing power by any means necessary. It won’t end after Trump. He’s just providing the cover in the current moment.

[lokar]

When the transition to authoritarianism starts elites have a choice to make.

History show most will choose authoritarianism.

[throwaway85825]

Larry Ellison wants constant surveillance so everyone will be 'on their best behavior'.

[ceejayoz]

With a little asterisk on the word "everyone".

[throwaway85825]

Some animals are more equal than others after all.

[dpc050505]

Somebody is taking advantage of the tens of thousands of children that have been disappeared by ICE. I wonder who the most likely suspects are.

[johnnyanmac]

They will take the country down in death throes if there's a progressive movement, but will happily kiss the shoes of a dictator in an authoritarian regime.

I do hope I live to see the day we properly oust this mentality of "a single person deserves a billion dollars". But that's a big "if"

[lokar]

I'm not sure why the down votes, I'm not being glib.

Go read the work of historians who study this. The transitions in Russia, Hungary, etc are well documented. There is a pretty solid consensus understanding of the dynamics, the typical playbook, etc.

[rgun]

It will just be a matter of time when the "authority" turns its back on the elites.