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My optimistic take: he's probably going to be a Berlusconi. Generally bad for the economy, bad for freedom, but probably won't carry through on the worst of his bad ideas. I think there's a small chance he'll be more of a Mussolini. The obvious thing to look for there is if he starts trying to carry out the threat to deport illegal immigrants, which would require door to door searches, "papers please" and that kind of thing.

There are also some serious geopolitical things that could go real wrong real quick: if I were in one of the Baltic states this morning, I would be doing some serious thinking about defense.



I had exactly the same idea: somewhere between Berlusconi and Mussolini. However, I don't think he is nearly as intelligent as either, so I don't think he will last more than 4 years.

I agree on the Baltic states. Also, if you're in Aleppo, may god have mercy on your soul. And Europe should prepare for more refugees and destabilisation (exactly what Putin wants). It's not going to be a pretty next 4 years...


Prepare for the worst, hope for the best...


That an American Berlusconi is an optimistic take is incredibly dark.




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