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[2015] Brexit? Never gonna happen No way people would vote for that it would be so silly

[2020] A second Trump presidency? What are you smoking, there's no way US citizens would want this guy back after what he did

[2025] Actual fascism, in my country? Mate what are you talking about, our people would never let it happen, at the very least they would not vote for it

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[โ€“] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 25 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis

The novel describes the rise of Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a demagogue who is elected President of the United States, after fomenting fear and promising drastic economic and social reforms while promoting a return to patriotism and "traditional" values.

[โ€“] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

That sounds vaugely firmiliar. Anyone have any idea who that could be in real life?