Most Americans see Trump as "dangerous dictator," poll says (1 Viewer)

[Buster Icon]

It is a peculiar spectacle to witness a nation, once the vanguard of democratic ideals, now teetering on the precipice of authoritarianism. The latest PRRI poll reveals that 52% of Americans perceive President Trump not merely as a flawed leader but as a "dangerous dictator" threatening the very fabric of democracy. This is not a mere partisan jab; it is a clarion call echoing from the corridors of a republic in distress.

Consider the actions that have led to this damning assessment: mass firings of federal employees, sweeping tariffs destabilizing the economy, and immigration policies that flirt with inhumanity. These are not the hallmarks of a leader seeking unity but of one consolidating power with alarming alacrity.

Yet, amidst this, 81% of Republicans still champion Trump's leadership, a testament to the seductive allure of demagoguery. It is reminiscent of historical precedents where charismatic figures, cloaked in the guise of nationalism, eroded institutions from within.

The poll's findings are not just statistics; they are a mirror reflecting a society grappling with its identity. Will it reclaim its democratic ethos, or will it succumb to the siren song of authoritarianism? The answer lies not in the hands of one man but in the collective will of it's people.

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/29/prri-poll-most-americans-trump-dangerous-dictator

 

[Stealers Wheel]

Well, this is obviously a poll that is criminally lying. The people who published the poll need to be severely punished for their evil. </sarcasm>

 

[PoliSciXtina]

If at any presidential election, there is an always a 50 % chance an authoritarian like Trump can win, I don’t have much hope for us as a nation. After Trump it’ll be someone else, and so forth. There are enough people, propped up by Fox and other sources of alt-reality, that see nothing wrong with authoritarians. In fact I think a good segment of our population is seriously drawn to that style of Government.

 

[Lycanthrope]

It is a peculiar spectacle to witness a nation, once the vanguard of democratic ideals, now teetering on the precipice of authoritarianism.

The enthusiastic support of nearly one third of Americans for an intellectually and ethically compromised tyrant.

The apathy of too many of the rest of us who don't actively oppose said tyrant with our vote.

The cowardice and self-interest of GOP elected officials.