History Doesn't Repeat Itself But it Rhymes

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Meta AI thinks Trump is a dictator

Here are some examples of Trump's actions that align with Aristotle's criteria for dictatorships:

1. Concentration of power:
- Attempted to bypass Congress through executive orders and national emergencies.
- Fired or replaced officials who disagreed with him, like Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.
2. Suppression of political opponents:
- Criticized and attacked political opponents, like Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi.
- Used the term "witch hunt" to describe investigations into his administration.
3. Control of media and information:
- Repeatedly attacked the press, calling them "fake news" and "enemies of the people."
- Attempted to influence media coverage through personal relationships and public pressure.
4. Use of force and violence:
- Rhetoric that could incite violence, like telling police to be "rough" with suspects or saying there were "very fine people" among white nationalist protesters.
- Deployed federal agents to cities without local consent, leading to clashes with protesters.
5. Disregard for laws and institutions:
- Challenged the legitimacy of the electoral process and the judiciary.
- Ignored congressional subpoenas and oversight requests.

Please note that these examples are controversial and some may argue they don't necessarily align with Aristotle's criteria. Additionally, the US system of checks and balances limited Trump's actions, preventing a full consolidation of power.