Subj : Re: Demagogue Definition
To   : Alan Ianson
From : Nick Andre
Date : Mon Sep 14 2020 12:16 pm

On 13 Sep 20  22:30:32, Alan Ianson said the following to Nick Andre:

> I'm trying to understand exactly how you arrived at your bizarre definition
> of fascism.
AI> 
AI> I'd use the dictionary denition like this from dictionary.com
AI> 
AI> A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly
AI> suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce,
AI> etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.

Exactly, and I'm not seeing any examples of Trump forcibly suppressing
criticism since the AP, CBC, CTV, CNN, MSNBC and almost any other media
outlet routinely runs negative stories about him. A fascist dictator would
have NONE of that.

He's even considering giving that whistleblower Snowden a pardon. Is that
fascist dictator behavior?

AI> Fascism is thing that could happen anywhere. I am surprised to see it in
AI> America because of the freedom that Americans pride themselves on, and
AI> rightfully so.

I'm not sure if you're trying to troll at this point or if you really need to 
have some simple comparisons explained to you.

Last I checked, Americans still have their constitution, ability to vote and
do things like burn their own flag without being executed for treason. They 
can also enjoy some neato things like have the freedom to buy guns and ammo,
worship whatever deity they believe in and conduct regular elections.

Seems like the complete opposite of a fascist country, yes?

Whatever you see in the news is petty compared to what really goes on in a 
totalitarian regime. The protestors have the right to protest. They managed to
convince the media and some politicians that defunding the police is a bright 
idea hence the prolonged violence and mayhem. The majority of the media 
reports negatively on Trump almost 24/7. They have the right to do this. And 
Trump is either gone in November or in 4 years. He's not sitting there forever
plus he's in his 70's - Compared to actual fascist dictator dynasties that 
remain the same for decades.

AI> I don't care much for the word fascist, but I don't know a better word.

How about "President", as thats what Trump is. Except he's not yours or mine.
Perhaps its a good idea to take a break from your intake of the CTV/CBC 
evening news. You have many posts here complaining about American problems.

Nick

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