7/12 Dowd compares Trump to Lonesome Rhodes from "A Face in the Crowd" - the charismatic populist whose narcissistic explosion reveals his true contempt for followers.

"I can take chicken fertilizer and sell it to 'em for caviar," Rhodes grinned.
#LonesomeRhodes #AFaceInTheCrowd

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Loud, Not Right
Comments to America
"Lonesome in Power"
🎤 Pop > Policy 🔥
✍️ Orders for Applause 🖋️
🌍 Climate Erased for Show 🌪️
⚠️ Applause > Consequence 👏
🔥 Grievance, Not Progress 💼
🖋️ Essay Signed 🖋️

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#TwoMenOneMind #LonesomeRhodes #AFaceInTheCrowd

Did Trump have his #LonesomeRhodes moment this week? #AFaceInTheCrowd

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The Demagogue in the Mirror: Lonesome Rhodes vs. Donald Trump

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