Subj : The American Fascist
To   : All
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Tue Sep 15 2020 02:59 pm

Hello Everybody,

Somebody in this echo wanted to know what fascism is, and
if Donald Trump is or might be a fascist. Here is a fellow
who knows quite a lot about fascism, and gets right to the
point pulling no punches -

https://robertreich.org/post/140705539195


For those who are too lazy to click a mouse, here is what
former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright defines fascism -

"Fascism is not an ideology; it's a process for taking and
holding power." ~Madeleine Albright

Performative fascism. That is who and what Trump is.
He is showing how a president can use existing structures
in fascist ways. Kind of like what George Wallace did as
governor of Alabama, but with the USA as his state.

"... what differentiates fascism from other ideological movements
is the use of violence and anger to achieve political ends."
~ Madeleine Albright

While Bull Connor had his dogs, Trump has ICE and other animals.

"Fascism involves the endorsement and use of violence to achieve
political goals and stay in power." ~Madeleine Albright

Donald Trump's embrace of violence to help him remain in power
is fascism. Period.

--Lee

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