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Is Trump A Fascist?

I am sorry but I have had lots on my mind today so I have not written anything but this article should do to stir up some reactions.

I know, I know…..this is one subject that has been batted around for years but the question is still unanswered….definitively.

Supporters say no….that it is only sour grapes that has people saying such stuff…..opponents point to words and speeches and actions as proof that he is leaning far Right….which is accurate?

This is a well written article from the Guardian and I give it here to see if people will actually pay attention or stick to their shallow thinking.

****Please read the article and comment on the validity of the work not some half baked belief that is rambling around in that mind of yours.****

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/21/is-donald-trump-a-fascist

The piece is well worth the read whether you agree or not.

And now if you have any thing to add….

I Read, I Write, You know

“lego ergo scribo”

23 thoughts on “Is Trump A Fascist?”

  1. Good article. Personally, I don’t think Trump understand anything about politics. He is a bad businessman, con-man, showman, and an all-round nasty person. But in my opinion he is being used by Fascists to their own ends, and an eventual dictatorship that they will control behind the scenes with him as a cultish figurehead.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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    1. Thanx for reading the article….Trump is not a fascist per se….he is being used for his ‘show’ quality…look to the Heritage Foundation. chuq

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  4. I would agree with the article entirely. Yet elections are nothing but tapping into pure emotionalism… from all sides. Remember the little girl picking flowers in that field and singing to herself, and the screen shifts to an audible atomic mushroom cloud. That killed the more hawkish toward the Soviets Goldwater election.

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  5. Well, Donald Trump served a term as President and we lived to tell the tale. He was not a good President, but. he was not Hitler or a Mussolini.

    The U.S. democratic system is in bad shape, but Trump is only part of the problem.

    He is not responsible for the USA Patriot Act, which gives the government extraordinary powers to set aside due process of law.

    He is not responsible for the U.S. being in a state of emergency, declared and re-declared annually, which gives the President powers as if we were at war.

    The U.S. government under various administrations (not his) to assassinate persons on the say-say of the President, including American citizens and their young children. It has declared amnesty for torturers.

    It funds “disinformation” organizations that pressure social media companies to censor content. But they are not fact-checkers. What they check on is whether users depart from the official government line.

    Trump talking recklessly about locking up his opponents, but the Department of Justice and several states are doing their best to lock him up.

    I would not vote for Trump, but I worry more about the capture of our government by militarists and plutocrats who care nothing for historic American freedoms.

    T

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    1. Thanx for actually reading….I agree with most of what you wrote….Trump is a problem but the real threat are old white guys I believe. Have a good Saturday chuq

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  6. From time to time I will query ChatGPT, not out of any impulse that “I need a friend” but rather as a source for getting a perspective on different sides of issues as it tends to be “without the emotional bias”. Recently I engaged with it regarding how a “civil war” might unfold should Trump lose. This is the first time I’m trying to link a ChatGPT interaction to others. What was a bit interesting in its response to my questions is that “it” seemed to draw a computerized conclusion that Trump and his supporters do indeed represent some level of threat to the democratic process.

    https://chatgpt.com/share/66f8223d-5e20-8009-94af-61217942284b

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      1. Feel free, chuq. Thanks for asking, but responses are not my creation and the link was formed by ChatGPT for just such opportunities to use elsewhere. I did use the link on another blog (Conservatives.. and I hope they read it and take it to heart. ) :).

      3. I also added one last question…. scroll down to the bottom. This looks rather significant coming from a computer. It’s part of the link.

      5. Oh damn.. what I added is somehow only viewable to me. So… here’s a copy/paste of what I asked ChatGPT at the end…….

        “Given what you know of of our current national political divide, the candidates of each side, the previous records of the candidates, their support bases, which side represents a greater danger to possibly carrying forward any of these scenarios in the event of an election loss?”

        ChatGPT said:

        The question of which side might pose a greater danger in the event of an election loss is complex and multifaceted. Both major political parties in the U.S. have factions that could potentially engage in disruptive behavior, but the nature and implications of that behavior can differ significantly. Here’s an analysis of both sides based on the current political landscape:1. Support Bases and Rhetoric

        • Right-Wing Populism (Trump’s Base):

          • Many of Trump’s supporters feel a strong sense of grievance and perceive the political establishment as corrupt or out of touch. The rhetoric often emphasizes “America First,” which can be interpreted as exclusionary.

          • Instances of political violence have been linked to far-right groups, especially during events like the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The potential for organized action or violent backlash could be heightened if Trump were to lose, particularly if there’s a narrative of illegitimacy surrounding the election.

        • Left-Wing Progressives:

          • Progressive groups also have passionate supporters, though the mechanisms of dissent typically focus on protests, advocacy, and activism rather than violence. While there have been isolated incidents of unrest, the general inclination is toward organized protests rather than armed conflict.

          • Some on the left are concerned about systemic issues and injustices, leading to calls for reform, but there’s less of a centralized, violent faction compared to some far-right groups.

        2. Historical Context

        • Historically, right-wing movements in the U.S. have shown a propensity for armed resistance, especially in response to perceived threats to their way of life. This history can influence how supporters might react in a post-election scenario.

        • On the left, while there have been significant protests, particularly over racial justice and climate issues, the movements have generally sought to work within democratic frameworks.

        3. Potential for Civil Unrest

        • Right-Wing: If Trump loses, particularly under circumstances perceived as fraudulent or manipulated, there could be a rallying effect among his supporters, leading to protests, civil disobedience, or more severe acts of violence.

        • Left-Wing: Should the Democrats lose, while there may be protests and calls for action, the likelihood of violent backlash is less pronounced. Most left-leaning groups typically advocate for reform and engagement rather than insurrection.

        4. Government Response and Social Dynamics

        • The potential for violence may also depend on how law enforcement and government institutions respond to unrest. A perceived lack of accountability for violent actors could embolden further actions from one side or the other.

        • The public sentiment can also shift quickly based on events, so the reaction to an election loss could be unpredictable.

        5. Conclusion: Greater Danger

        Based on current dynamics, a Trump loss may carry a greater risk of organized and potentially violent backlash due to the passionate grievances of his support base, historical precedents, and the rhetoric used by some factions. This is not to suggest that unrest could not arise from the left, but the nature of the potential reactions differs significantly.

        Ultimately, predicting exact outcomes in such a polarized environment is challenging. Each side carries its own risks, but the right-wing populism represented by Trump seems to have a more explicit history of violent resistance and an ideology that may inspire such actions in the wake of a loss. The response will depend heavily on the circumstances surrounding the election and the narratives that emerge in its aftermath.

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      7. I have it all nicely formatted, with reference line numbers (that can be removed), as an MSWord doc file if you are so interested. I can attach a file to an email.

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