It is easy to be hyperbolic in all political commentary, but one should be clear that Trump's rhetoric meets all the conventional definitions of fascism. Many people seem afraid of saying this because it seems extreme or hysterical, but it is what it is.
It's not extreme or hysterical at all. He doesn't have a humane bone in his body.
The "atlantic council" which couldn't be more third way just awarded an open fascist, Meloni, prez of Italy, its global citizenship award, at a ceremony where it was handed to her by Elon Musk. Nobody blinked. Centrists and fascist parties - a beautiful friendship, shyly coming out.
Yes, we can nit-pick over definitions but ultimately that's a diversion from the reality of what is happening.
"Fascist to the core"
"The most dangerous person to this country - A fascist to the core" US General Mark Milley on Trump Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - the highest rank in the US armed forces
Retired US army general fears unusual action of being recalled to uniform for retribution, veteran reporter writes
I also think for a really long time the internet has been way too casual about calling things fascism. And so now it really is looming fascism, it’s hard to get some people to take it as seriously as they should.
A lot of people think Trump is only interested in himself and just doing this for votes not ideology
While the Dems are in govt literally facilitating a genocide…….
We have precise definitions and clear lessons, thanks to historical experience, it is irresponsible not to refer to them. bsky.app/profile/nycs...
It’s amazing what we can normalise