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Experts on authoritarianism are absolutely terrified by the Comey firing

Experts on authoritarianism are absolutely terrified by the Comey firing

“This is very common — in semi-authoritarian and authoritarian regimes,” Erica Chenoweth, a professor at the University of Denver, tells me. “Purges, summary firings, imprisonment: These are all things that authoritarian leaders do when they attempt to rid themselves of rivals within government.”

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One of the ways organized crime enforces loyalty is by getting it’s members dirty to prove loyalty. Once dirty, you can no longer go to the authorities, since you’ll be guilty of crimes yourself. Sad to see the president acting like a mobster.

The Comey Firing

scottadamsblog: What do Bernie Sanders’ hair and CNN have in common today? They are both saying, “Comey” every time you look at them. The news coverage of Comey’s firing has become excellent entertainment. This is the biggest cognitive dissonance cluster bomb we’ve seen since election night. This one has everything. Keep reading My cursory understanding of… Continue reading The Comey Firing