Could a second Donald Trump presidency pose a greater threat to the West than Vladimir Putin? | LBC

Matthew Wright speaks to investigative journalist John Sweeney and political activist Bill Browder to discuss the potential global impact of Donald Trump’s re-election, warning it could bring unpredictable disruptions worldwide.

Republicans are already laying groundwork to contest next week’s election results should Trump lose, with early lawsuits alleging baseless claims of fraud and right-leaning polls that may exaggerate Trump’s popularity.

Analysts suggest these polls could bolster Trump’s argument that "cheating" prevented his return to the White House.

Sweeney warns that if Trump regains power, it would be "catastrophic for Ukraine, the Western world, and everyone who cares about democracy."


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[wendysimpson]

Oh my word. The bots are triggered big time.

[droneographytv]

The dude was president for 4 full years and during covid. The world is still here. Don't forget what he did for Britain. When most countries refused to send us ventilators for our most vulnerable, Trump sent us massive shipments of them with one phone call from Boris despite both their flaws.

[dufud]

The world is in deep trouble if trump doesn’t win.

[mattyr]

The world was pretyy peaceful when Trump was in compared to now. The cognitive dissonance here is staggering.

[jeffreymelanson]

Yes, Kamala would be a very stabilising force on the world stage. PLZ

[joeelder]

What a load of tosh. So many assumptions by nobodies/wannabes.

[rememberyoureawomble]

The pollsters are over compensating for Trump, it won’t even be close.

[TheRemcovanreems]

Iowa polls if not an outlier give hope.

[nyc_girl_in_london]

I didn’t know this was a comedy show. 😂😂😂😂

[Flippant-jd]

I know it's been Halloween but why is Matthew doing a hunchback impression when he speaks into the mic?

[soulcrewblue]

The Trump supporters in the comments here are as deluded as he is. Ffs the guys a lunatic, if you think otherwise your light years behind everybody else.

[stuc]

I can't wait to see the utter hysterics once Trump wins the election 😅

Remember this guy is an academic so of course "he knows what hes talking about"

[beaconofprofessionalskills]

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1. Loss of identity: Devaluation of personal experiences, emotions, and autonomy.
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4. Oppression: Enables exploitation, marginalization, and oppression.
5. Lack of empathy: Reduces collective compassion and understanding.

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1. Cognitive dissonance: Dehumanization can lead to mental discomfort and moral disengagement.
2. Moral desensitization: Reduced emotional response to suffering.
3. Aggression: Dehumanization can increase aggressive behavior.
4. Groupthink: Conformity and obedience to harmful norms.
5. Psychological fragmentation: Internalized dehumanization can lead to self-fragmentation.

*Societal Consequences:*

1. Totalitarianism: Dehumanization enables authoritarian regimes.
2. Institutionalized oppression: Perpetuates systemic injustices.
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5. Self-reflection and personal growth: Cultivate self-awareness and empathy.

*Influential Works:*

1. Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism"
2. Martin Buber's "I and Thou"
3. Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism is a Humanism"
4. Frantz Fanon's "The Wretched of the Earth"
5. Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"

Would you like:

1. More information on dehumanization and its effects?
2. Analysis of specific consequences (e.g., prejudice, conflict)?
3. Discussion on strategies for reversing dehumanization?
4. Recommendations for books on human rights and social justice?
5. Exploration of related concepts, such as objectification or stigma?

[twisteddancer]

Lbc must have very short memories as Trump has already had a four year term as president and nothing like that happened. Copium from lbc

[wadewimpress]

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[Mikeyck]

These people must think we're idiots. It's clear that Trump is the better candidate to anyone thinking critically about it.

[DrMJT]

1. America and Americans are NOT Pejoratives for ONLY the United States. Pre2016, we used to refer to the USA by either calling it the United States or just The States. Everyone who has citizenship anywhere of the Western Hemisphere is an American as they all live in America.
2.
Will you have to Learn Russian.. FFS... The CCCP/USSR existed for 70 years and in 70 years the Iron Curtain Countries still ALL SPEAK the language of their parents, grandparents, great grandparents.
You as an Englishman should have learned in History how when the French Ruled England for 100s of years after 1066... the Government was all conducted in Latin and FRENCH but everyone in England all spoke their local dialectical versions of what we call English in England today.
3.
WHY has everyone totally forgotten the 1994 Budapest Accords??
In 1994, Ukraine agreed to surrender/give up it's Nuclear Arsenal of ICBMs etc weapons.
Ukraine in 1994 has the world's Second Largest Nuclear Arsenal!
IN RETURN for giving up being a Nuclear Power on the Global Stage = the UK, the USA, et al... Agreed in an *International Treaty* that Ukraine giving up being a Nuclear Power, we would DEFEND Ukraine, no matter what was necessary, to defend and protect Ukraine from any Military Attack or Invasion. It was Putting NATO on the line for the 100% unilateral Global Defence of Ukraine.
The Same as France, UK, USA, and USSR agreed to Militarily Protect Germany from any attack or invasion.
The Same as the USA - forcing Japan to have it's sovereignty protection Exclusively by the USA and Allies.
Instead of doing the Job and doing it right, the UK and the USA, and EU have Given Ukraine LOANS to BUY military equipment (the old stock of UK/US etc). We should have nipped in bud at the start in 2014! But by letting it drag on, letting them do all the heavy lifting using all the 20yo military equipment... all being replaced by NEW TECH at the cost of Ukraine being invaded by Russia.
Doolally Jaundiced Trumpet can not fulfil his own Contacts in his so called Business World.. He will do the same as he has done in his personal life = WHAT Treaty, he never signed a treaty. If he did, it would be worthless as he is a worthless POS.

[NEOGAMINGcommunity]

Cant wait to hear the tears on lbc when trump gets back in office

[happychappy]

Nice to see Mr Sweeney again, outside of Kiev😊

[TheProboscisNose]

So this guy has met Putin and Trump therefore knows what they're like?

Calm down Mystic Meg.