I thought I'd check in. I already knew the answer. But here we have 3 pages, and no links, no facts. Nothing that substantiates the premise in the original post. A lot of noise, and a lot of posts that aren't germane however.
So the conclusion for reasonable people remains, a poster posted their opinion. Which they have every right to post. But opinion doesn't make things true.
I even offered an extremely detailed debate on tariffs. From a left leaning source. Apparently not one person can pull themselves away from CNN, opinion pieces, Fox News, etc, to look at an objective piece of reporting, based on fact.
With respect to the original premise. I'll check back from time to time to see if someone can point me to real data that America is on the path to dictatorship. But I already know the answer here as well. I'll get links to news article that do not prove the premise. Such as everyone has already seen.
Ladies and Gentlemen, when your hatred of one person, or one political ideology is greater than your love of anything else, the problem isn't the person, or political ideology. Hatred by definition is not healthy, or objective. Especially when based on emotion, and not fact based.
I've certainly been in disagreement with the past President. But you do see how a mature adult handles a disagreement. There is no hatred, or emotion involved. The disagreement is fact based. Some on here need to try this for their own health.
Ask yourself this question. If I am so smart, why aren't I the boss? Why aren't I worth seven digits. I asked myself that at one point a long time ago. I gave an honest answer. One which most don't want to face. And then I took action to change. One of my rewards is that I've met, in person, every sitting President since the first Bush. Another reward? The tax bill? Pass through entity portion? I sat in that group of people that crafted that. When I disagreed with former Presidents, I did more than post nonsensically on a message board. I did what I could to get what I didn't like changed. And when I couldn't get it changed, which was a lot the last 12 years, my worth as a human didn't allow me to go toward being emotional, irrational r, and hatred.
You think I'm an arrogant dick? Or are you above that to understand that the approach most of you are taking isn't healthy for you, and I'm encouraging to direct your energy into something more productive. Such as, if you disagree with me, and disagree with DJT, don't get angry, take an action to try to change it.
I think you'll find this method more effective, and you'll probably be happier.