typical fascistic muddying of the waters in order to consolidate power and loyalty to the nation (and its autocrat); the enemy is corrupt and weak while posing an existential threat to the nation.

He'll take IMF money while denouncing their influence on the country, but if the overall economic conditions improve, people will forgive him. Until the next crisis.

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That’s probably exactly right. Let’s see if he truly has what it takes …