Well sounds like the Democratic leadership to aggressively court disgruntled voters and listening and addressing their concerns is off to a great start with this.

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    I didn’t imply there were famous American* left-wing authoritarian leaders who have had an opportunity to gain the power they desire. I was talking about Americans on the left who would willingly support some ill-meaning populist who parroted their favorite talking points. They think harm could never come from someone on their side despite numerous historical examples because those people are retconned to be right-wing once they seize power.

    You’ve stepped in on behalf of the other guy and managed to really derail things.

    *Chavez, Maduro, Fidel, and Raul are/were all Americans, and not only Americans speak English, but I know what you meant.

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      Americans on the left who would willingly support some ill-meaning populist who parroted their favorite talking points

      Oh yes, these definitely exist. I wouldn’t describe any as authoritarian.

      I would also add that (US) Americans idea of far left is Bernie Sanders who looks pretty centralist to the rest of the world.