Thomass Posted 16 hours ago Author Share Posted 16 hours ago 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: So you find this post acceptable commentary? It is clear that John Kellly has an axe to grind and also doesn't know what classifies a "fascist". The other question I asked the gentleman moaning in the local was - What action did Trump do during his last term that could be classified as fascist? Again.... From leading historian of fascist leaders and movements, Robert Paxton's book Anatomy of Fascism...a checklist Cultivates “a sense of overwhelming crisis beyond the reach of traditional solutions” tick Exhibits “the superiority of the leader’s instincts over abstract and universal reason” tick Underscores “the need for authority by natural leaders (always male) culminating in a national chief who alone is capable of incarnating the group’s destiny” Ascribes to “the belief that one’s group is a victim, a sentiment that justifies any action, without legal or moral limits, against its enemies” tick Demonstrates “the need for closer integration of a purer community; by consent if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary” tick Promotes “the beauty of violence and the efficacy of will when they are devoted to the group’s success” tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Thomass said: From leading historian of fascist leaders and movements, Robert Paxton's book Anatomy of Fascism...a checklist Cultivates “a sense of overwhelming crisis beyond the reach of traditional solutions” tick Exhibits “the superiority of the leader’s instincts over abstract and universal reason” tick Underscores “the need for authority by natural leaders (always male) culminating in a national chief who alone is capable of incarnating the group’s destiny” Ascribes to “the belief that one’s group is a victim, a sentiment that justifies any action, without legal or moral limits, against its enemies” tick Demonstrates “the need for closer integration of a purer community; by consent if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary” tick Promotes “the beauty of violence and the efficacy of will when they are devoted to the group’s success” tick You could apply this broad definition to the Democrat Elite as well. Nice Googling by the way. Obviously you don't have a clue either and could write anything in your own words. Well that closes this Topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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