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[–] TomMasz@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The Foundation couldn't stop her from doing this, and as far as they're concerned, it's still hers. Physical possession is symbolic, and she knew it would get him to calm down. Cynical? Yes. But it if works...

[–] zwerg@feddit.org 44 points 3 days ago (2 children)

My issue is that Macahdo should never have got the award in the first place, Trump now possessing it adds insult to injury. The Foundation should be ashamed of what they did.

[–] MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My issue is that Machado should never have got the award in the first place

Why? At the time she was a persecuted activist challenging a dictator. That's right up their alley.

[–] 0x0@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago

she was a persecuted activist

Was she though... 'cos she seems to be sucking the persecuters' dicks now... maybe it's Stockholm syndrome.