Tag: Trump

Open Letter to Caitlyn Jenner, About Solidarity With Other Minority Groups
So, Caitlyn Jenner, you were a fervent Trump supporter because he said he would stand up for transgender rights. Now Trump wants to do away with them, and you realize you were wrong ... 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

Hitler and Trump: Propaganda for the Poorly Educated in Mein Kampf
"I could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and I wouldn't lose any voters," Trump said. He focuses on the poorly educated, who he sees as useful idiots. Hitler's thoughts exactly ... 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

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

Recognizing Fascism: Introducing History Education in Post-Trump America
Trump, Charlottesville -- you never saw them coming. Recognizing fascism requires real history education. In post-Trump America others may have to set that up. ... Read More

Trump and Fox News and Fake News and Sweden
Trump doesn't understand that when the President of the United States tweets Fox News fake news about Sweden (and on Presidents Day), all of Sweden lets us know it's fake news ... Read More

The Safety Pin: My Pledge of Intolerance to Bigotry, So Bullies Beware
I pledge intolerance to bigotry. I will wear a safety pin as long as Trump is president, as a warning to any bullying Trump-supporting bullies ... 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

The First Days After Donald Trump Wins the 2016 Presidential Election
Trump wins the 2016 presidential election. He is now the president-elect. Five days later I'm still reeling ... Read More

Trump is the Republican Candidate: It’s a Bit Late to Face American Fascism
American fascism has led to this: Trump is the Republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election. He shows all the signs of a wannabe fascist leader. Have we passed the point of no return? ... Read More