Ben Muse
@benmuse.bsky.social
Worked as an economist with Alaska and Federal fishery management agencies. Retired and living in Juneau now.
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I don't think he's over, but authoritarians usually don't get more than 12-18 months to capture a regime, and they rely on a sense of power and inevitability. He's behind schedule and lost that aura.
Also, populist dictators usually make things better for their supporters. But not this one.
Also, populist dictators usually make things better for their supporters. But not this one.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I don't think he's over, but authoritarians usually don't get more than 12-18 months to capture a regime, and they rely on a sense of power and inevitability. He's behind schedule and lost that aura.
Also, populist dictators usually make things better for their supporters. But not this one.
Also, populist dictators usually make things better for their supporters. But not this one.
The administration’s policy is exemplary terrorism.
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The administration’s policy is exemplary terrorism.