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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 38 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No it won't backfire. He'll act like a martyr no matter what happens or doesn't happen.

The only difference is whether he's held accountable for his crimes and pretends to be a martyr or not held accountable and still pretends to be a martyr.

As for the cult believing him, same deal. Following the leader blindly is what cults do.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

This guy acted like a martyr while simultaneously bragging about a "small loan of a million dollars"

[–] Rice_Daddy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

True, I imagine he'd find something else to complain about. Although I also think that he had quietly slipped away (and not horde secret documents), people won't feel so compelled about prosecuting him.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

He hasn't done anything quietly since at least the 80s, though..