power-loving

A coterie of power-loving intellectuals has reverse-engineered an entire doctrine — “national conservatism” — to justify their infatuation with the would-be strongman in the Oval Office.

“I could see the reformer and former champion of democracy … turning into a power-loving and entrenched leader,” he said.

“I could see the reformer and former champion of democracy … turning into a power-loving and entrenched leader,” he said.

Those who are complicit have adopted a particularly dangerous form of power-loving hypocrisy.

“Emotional rebellions offset the power-loving side.”