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That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged.

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Hey, I made the mistake a few weeks ago when I said something like,

I think I either said it on TV or on a

podcast and then I tweeted it out. It went something like, you know what? I don't blame Trump

for acting like a fascist, for acting like a king and a tyrant. He's never been held accountable.

Look, look, he's he's never ever been held accountable. Look, look, he's never, ever been held accountable.

He believes he can get away with anything and everything.

We've allowed him to think that way.

So, of course, he's going to act like a fascist.

I don't blame him.

Don't blame the fascist, I said.

Blame the fascists' enablers.

Still makes sense to me a lot.

I know what I meant when I said that, but I got jumped on by a lot of people who said,

hey, blame both.

Always blame Trump.

Always blame Trump for lying.

Always blame Trump for abusing the powers of his office.

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