Posted on 07/25/2015 4:56:56 AM PDT by GoneSalt
In the political discussion of today, there always comes a risk of being discounted as a crackpot when using a word like “fascist” to describe a political opponent. The word, much like “socialist,” has been so abused since the fall of fascism that it lost its meaning quite some time ago. Comparisons of modern leaders to Hitler tend to be completely void of any substance, and there is even an Internet adage, “Godwin’s law,” that says, “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one.”
In a recent article by Jeffrey Tucker, however, it is argued, quite justly in my opinion, that Donald Trump, whether he knows it or not, is a fascist (or is at least acting like one). Much like Mussolini and Hitler, Trump is a demagogue dedicated to riling up the people (particularly conservatives) with race baiting, traditionalism and strongman tough talk — and, according to polls, it’s working — for now.
(Excerpt) Read more at salon.com ...
It’s interesting that the Fascist Party is calling Trump, whom I don’t really like, a fascist. Does the DNC really now know they are the true Fascist Party of the US? I mean, look at how they treat regular Americans.
Fascism is a hierarchal oligarchy but it can also encompass other structures of government, therefore it can be entrenched in either the left or right spectrum of politics.
The technical indicators of fascism is the Executive typically has or seeks total control of the Judiciary (knowingly or unknowingly) through whatever means they think they can get away with.
Venezuela is an example of leftist fascist state. Obama would be a perfect example of an up and coming leftist fascist.
I think Trump's more of a Populist than anything else .....
Oh yes indeed....so this is actually one thing Salon got right. However, most of the big time cronies are on the left, people Salon adores....
I think that's an insult to 8 year olds. I think they're more like 2 year olds who think everything is "MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE"
A core principle of Fascism is that 'what is not owned by the state must be controlled by the state.'
Who does that really sound like Salon? How long has it been your Democrat party had a President or Presidential candidate that did not share that fascist believe?
WOW...they are really running scared and peeing their pants aren't they.....couldn't happen to a better group of ‘got blood on their hands’ crooks...
I am sympathetic to the author's opinion but he conveniently leaves out what you posted above. An evolving fascist state seems to be inevitable.
Is Trump for syndicalism?
An Obama butt boy calling Trump a fascist. The boy must be getting worried.
In their effort to destroy Trump, Salon will soon be proclaiming that he is a “progressive.”
Definition of Fascist: New Deal Democrat running as a Republican
Unfortunately, a New Deal Democrat is now to the right of the GOP establishment.
Salon, LOL - rag.
Whatever the label salon tries to put on him , i like him better than any crony republicrat.
Who is better for the country, boehner, McConnell or trump?
A vote form an establishment repub is like a vote for McConnell.
A far more astute observation than what I have seen from the self-satisfied geniuses on Fox.
That’s up with all these Salon articles of late? Are we going to be seeing DU articles here too. DNC talking points?
The libs be squealing like little girly men.
Until just a couple of days ago, I had not realized just how scared they are.
Trump is a nightmare for them.
An aside: I was a young kid when Barry Goldwater was campaigning, but as I remember his personality, I remember it much like Trumps.
Not the political aspect, after all, Goldwater was a lifetime politician, but the bombastic attitude and his "to hell with you" attitude.
Any old-timers out there that have better remembrance than I?
And if you do...you're more old-timer than me!
That's their objective. Cue John Lennon,
...Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...
And don't forget the religion part. They've got to exterminate that, too.
Cordially,
...and then he goes on to do exactly that. Delusional.
Panties, meet crack....
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