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Actually we have moved, and are continuing to move to LEFT WING FASCISM. The Media, Education, most of Government, most of Corporate America (Tech, Social Media, etc) are mostly Far Left, and are OK with giving up many of our Natural Rights like Free Speech, and The Right to Bear Arms.
"Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of radical authoritarian ultranationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy, which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe"
In short, not at all. This country is more divided right now than it's been since the civil war. You could NEVER have a dictatorial power in full power in any developed western society these days, especially right wing fascism. If anything, we have forms of left wing fascism that vaguely exist in small pockets in things like education or the entertainment industry, but it's quite a stretch if you look at thing objectively. Even the most radical left and right wing groups in this country are apposed to fascism, including white supremacy groups. A lot of people don't realize that the political goals of Neo Nazis in the U.S. are much different than those in Europe or Australia.
Fascism is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, but most people don't really understand what it actually is.
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Right-wing authoritarianism, a strong culture of glorifying strength (especially coupled with contempt for weakness), seeing life and international relations as a dog-eat-dog gladiator match, etc. is an early warning sign. So is explicit demonizing of a certain subset of people (usually either a 'drag on society' or otherwise 'distastefully different') is another. So is demonizing the press. Add suppressing civil liberties for a disfavored subset of the population too. If that's not fascism, then it certainly kicks open the door to it.
Right-wing authoritarianism, a strong culture of glorifying strength (especially coupled with contempt for weakness), seeing life and international relations as a dog-eat-dog gladiator match, etc. is an early warning sign. So is explicit demonizing of a certain subset of people (usually either a 'drag on society' or otherwise 'distastefully different') is another. So is demonizing the press. Add suppressing civil liberties for a disfavored subset of the population too. If that's not fascism, then it certainly kicks open the door to it.
I read stuff like this and wonder what on Earth goes on in these people's daily life to give them such a warped view of reality.
As someone that's in just their mid 40's, I can remember in my lifetime people in this country being WAY more racist, sexist, homophobic... etc than people are today. I can also remember people being WAY more nationalistic than people are today. You must have not been around for the 1980's.
As someone that sits in the middle of the political spectrum, I think that if any certain subset of people's civil liberties are threatened, white men are at the top of that list. I hate to agree with the crazy right wing idiots on this forum about much of anything, but they're spot on with that one.
I read stuff like this and wonder what on Earth goes on in these people's daily life to give them such a warped view of reality.
As someone that's in just their mid 40's, I can remember in my lifetime people in this country being WAY more racist, sexist, homophobic... etc than people are today. I can also remember people being WAY more nationalistic than people are today. You must have not been around for the 1980's.
As someone that sits in the middle of the political spectrum, I think that if any certain subset of people's civil liberties are threatened, white men are at the top of that list. I hate to agree with the crazy right wing idiots on this forum about much of anything, but they're spot on with that one.
You believe in nonsense but please carry on
Liberals are brainwashed by the media and the DNC. They actually believe this stuff. I'm just glad I'm not going to be around when they take full control of everyone. The left has pretty much succeeded in destroying the United States. Their victory will be complete in about 30 or 40 years.
I pity the children growing up today and those yet to be born. They will never know the wonderful country I grew up in. They will instead know the dump liberals are in the process of creating. It's so, so sad.
Right-wing authoritarianism, a strong culture of glorifying strength (especially coupled with contempt for weakness), seeing life and international relations as a dog-eat-dog gladiator match, etc. is an early warning sign. So is explicit demonizing of a certain subset of people (usually either a 'drag on society' or otherwise 'distastefully different') is another. So is demonizing the press. Add suppressing civil liberties for a disfavored subset of the population too. If that's not fascism, then it certainly kicks open the door to it.
The "press" as it is now, is made up of slobbering, sycophantic, corporate media in-bed-with-DNC-progressive-SJW toadies. They are not "free," they are employees doing their master's bidding.
Liberals are brainwashed by the media and the DNC. They actually believe this stuff. I'm just glad I'm not going to be around when they take full control of everyone. The left has pretty much succeeded in destroying the United States. Their victory will be complete in about 30 or 40 years.
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I read stuff like this and wonder what on Earth goes on in these people's daily life to give them such a warped view of reality.
As someone that's in just their mid 40's, I can remember in my lifetime people in this country being WAY more racist, sexist, homophobic... etc than people are today. I can also remember people being WAY more nationalistic than people are today. You must have not been around for the 1980's.
As someone that sits in the middle of the political spectrum, I think that if any certain subset of people's civil liberties are threatened, white men are at the top of that list. I hate to agree with the crazy right wing idiots on this forum about much of anything, but they're spot on with that one.
You believe in nonsense but please carry on
I probably remember the 80s more thoroughly than you do. On top of that, don't talk about views of reality. If you can discount my view of reality, then why can't I discount yours? Same goes for all other people. See how that works?
At any rate, while bigotries, the long-term trend so far, is on the "down", it's not straight-line by any means. These things tend to go in cycles. F.ex. late 19th and early 20th century Germany was actually pretty tolerant of Jews (back then, France had the strong reputation for anti-semitism. See Deyfus Affair ) Past records are good predictors for trends not subject to change, but it's unreliable at discerning major departures from the norm.
In short, nothing lasts forever. The best we can do is sense when the inhibitions against such and such a bad thing are falling, and work to re-erect those barriers.
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The "press" as it is now, is made up of slobbering, sycophantic, corporate media in-bed-with-DNC-progressive-SJW toadies. They are not "free," they are employees doing their master's bidding.
You know right well that "free press" means "freedom print any truthful news or admitted opinion or speculation". If you don't like the traditional media outlets, that's your call. They are still free to print stuff critical of our elected and non-elected officials. Also, who is this "master" you are talking about - corporate board and the shareholers aside? I'm sure Fox News, One America Network, Breitbart, etc. reporters and commentators also do their own masters' bidding - the rightwing owners of those outlets.
Just two examples. Lefties want Hate Speech laws which violate the 1A, and more gun control laws which violate the 2A. Who's the real fascist? Why does the Left HATE the Constitution?
As someone that sits in the middle of the political spectrum, I think that if any certain subset of people's civil liberties are threatened, white men are at the top of that list. I hate to agree with the crazy right wing idiots on this forum about much of anything, but they're spot on with that one.
You believe in nonsense but please carry on
Yes, my wife is a filipina and I have to say it is white males who are most at risk to be denied equal protection under the law. Until liberals stop writing off the concerns of whites they will continue to have people “voting against their own interests “.
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