Author Archives: Becky Romero

More like Hitler or Mussolini? Here’s why years ago I labeled Donald Trump as “The American Il Duce.”

Trump’s Rhetoric: Closer to Mussolini Than Hitler. Donald Trump’s public speaking style is characterized by populism, grievance-driven rhetoric, bombast, insults, and personal branding. His speeches and public statements rely heavily on exaggeration, mockery, and an “us vs. them” narrative. While … Continue reading

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The Court-Martial of Captain John Sheridan

By the time of President Morgan Clark’s death by suicide, Earth had endured a descent into dictatorship, martial law, and outright tyranny. The evidence of Clark’s crimes was overwhelming and widely known—his corruption had been exposed, his methods had been … Continue reading

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What should be the proper role of military officers if Il Duce orders a military attack on Greenland or Canada . . .

… in violation of our Constitution (only Congress can declare war) and our legal treaties with those NATO partners? • Obedience? • Refusal? • Resistance? Join the conversation: https://similarworlds.com/politics/5223082-What-should-be-the-proper-role-of-military-officers-if-Il

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Executive Order 9981

Some might argue the President’s decision was simply one of political expediency. But the truth is buried deep in the still classified files from World War II. The White House October 1946 “President Truman, may I present General Robert Hogan…” … Continue reading

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If the U.S. “buys” Gaza from Israel, won’t that make 2 million Palestinians into American nationals?

What will Trump’s MAGA base think of that? Join the conversation: https://similarworlds.com/politics/5222910-If-the-U-S-buys-Gaza-from-Israel-wont-that-make-2-million

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As George W. Bush once said, “It’s not the government’s money. It’s the people’s money!”

But the Trump/Vance duo thinks otherwise. Il Duce is considering taxing remittances of legally earned and already taxed income of American citizens and legal residents who wish to give a legal gift of tender to relatives living outside of the … Continue reading

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The World War II Battle in the Pacific That Saved Russia’s Ass

Today is the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Midway – the battle that saved Russia’s ass. If the Japanese deal a crushing blow to the U.S. Navy at Midway, the Russians are screwed. What happens when the Indian Ocean … Continue reading

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Donald Trump Praises Hillary Clinton.

“I think she’s fantastic.” – Donald Trump, on Hillary Clinton. Join the conversation: https://similarworlds.com/politics/1937831-Trump-Praises-Hillary-Clinton-Thoughts

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Where Does He Find the Time?

Trump Tweeted Ten Times Yesterday Join the conversation: https://similarworlds.com/politics/1937659-Where-Does-He-Find-the-Time-Trump-Tweeted-Ten

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Trump Congratulated Putin?

Had to laugh at this one; it’s so true. During Take Me Out to the Ball Game, I wonder if Obama sang, “Let us root, root, root for the home team…” Join the conversation: https://similarworlds.com/politics/1937639-Trump-Congratulated-Putin-Had-to-laugh-at-this-one

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