Donald Trump as Absolute Ruler

Donald Trump seeks to make himself an absolute ruler of this nation in a form similar to Vladimir Putin in Russia.  His objective is to end all opposition to his goal.  The evidence is everywhere.  Trump’s claim of massive voter fraud and his demand for voter information was his first step. A warrant seeking the names and personal information of those viewing the anti-Trump website Dreamhost is a perfect example of the behavior of Putin or Turkey’s president Erdogan.  Trump’s threat to deny licensing for NBC is further evidence of his desire to have absolute control over the media.  Erdogan like Putin now has authority to issue law, declare a state of emergency, dismiss parliament and to appoint ministers, public officials and judges. There is no limit to the number of times they can be elected to office.  Trump has two dictator/ presidents to emulate.  Too many Americans seem willing to surrender their freedom to an autocrat.  However many of us, like the Von Trapp family in Austria, will be wise enough to depart before Trump reaches his objective.