Tag: fascism in America
Is Trump Like Hitler? Only Holocaust Deniers Think So, Says Alan Dershowitz
(01-02-2019) Is Trump like Hitler or is the very question a form of Holocaust denial? Alan Dershowitz muddies the fascism waters even more than they already were ... Read More
Nazi Salute at Baraboo High: Freedom of Speech or History Education?
11-30-2018 Almost all the boys of the 2019 class of Baraboo High in Wisconsin posed for a picture doing the Nazi salute. Do the students have freedom of speech? Did they know what they were doing? If not, why not? ... Read More
This Is Not Who We Are: The Baraboo High Nazi Salute and American Fascism
11-29-2018 Almost the entire male half of the 2019 class of Baraboo High in Wisconsin posed doing the Nazi salute. The first reaction of many was shock and "This is not who we are." But clearly it is. What to do about it? Do the students have freedom of speech? Did they know what they were doing? What is the role of history education? ... Read More
New Page: Books on Fascism, Authoritarianism, Violence and Bigotry
I have a new page, with books on fascism, authoritarianism, violence and bigotry, and more, with links to book reviews and author interviews and information about the authors ... Read More
Books on Fascism and Authoritarianism, Book Reviews and Author Interviews
On this page you'll find books that are relevant to my blog, each with links to a book review, an author interview and information about the author(s). ... Read More
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Half of America couldn't recognize a fascist if he kissed their babies. The other half never saw him coming. Sure you know fascism when thugs yell Nazi slurs, but what about the cop who stops you for a broken tail light and then asks where you're going? In what kind of countries do you think it's okay for cops to randomly ask you where you're going, aside from America? ... Read More
ICE and the Justice Department: Covert Government Centralization?
American fascism is likely to come via gradual government centralization. ICE wants to join the intelligence community, so it can get more info to use against immigrants ... Read More
Conclusion: American Fascism Won’t Be Gone After Trump
Pulling American fascism out by the roots: My honey-do list for America after Trump has left the White House ... Read More
Toxic Masculinity: Male Aggression, Anti-intellectualism, Dictators, War
Trump is toxic masculinity personified: he admires male aggression and dictators, he takes anti-intellectualism to the next level, and his fascination with war is frightening ... Read More
Government Violence, Militias and Intimidation in American History
Trump's calls for aggression seen in America's long history of government violence, government-sanctioned violence and intimidation by militias, KKK and other hate groups ... Read More
American Totalitarianism: Authoritarianism and Christian Dominionism
Both authoritarianism and Christian dominionism are powerful forces in America. Theocracies are among the severest examples of totalitarianism. Will democracy prevent a Christian States of America? ... Read More
Authoritarianism: Respect for Authority — the President, Teachers, Police
The president's almost a god, you hand your kids' lives over to the schools, and you live in a police state. As a country, America has a serious case of authoritarianism. ... Read More
American Exceptionalism Is a Dangerously Naive Form of Nationalism
American exceptionalism is not a magic shield. In fact, the notion that a nation is a form of extreme nationalism. You aren't special or immune to fascism. Trump is proof ... Read More
What is Fascism and What Does American Fascism Look Like?
The coming posts will address some fascist phenomena--and how they do or don't manifest in American fascism--as well as related terms like nationalism, authoritarianism, etc ... Read More
Last Chance to Prevent Fascism in America: The Electoral College
Wake up, America! This is not alarmism -- the Electoral College is your last shot at preventing fascism in America ... Read More