What exactly is a "facist"?

[MicroB]

Those little lapel buttons....

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/trump-hatch-act.html?searchResultPosition=1

 

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The US administration "moved on Friday to weaken federal prohibitions on government employees showing support for trump while at work, embracing the notion that they should be allowed to wear campaign paraphernalia and removing an independent review board’s role in policing violations.

The Office of Special Counsel, an agency involved in enforcing the restrictions, announced the changes to the interpretation of the Hatch Act, a Depression-era law devised to ensure that the federal work force operates free of political influence or coercion. The revisions, a resurrection of rules that trump rolled out at the end of his first term but that President Joseph R. Biden Jr. repealed, could allow for the startling sight of government officials sporting trump-Vance buttons or “Make America Great Again” hats.""

 

The permissions do not extend to other political figures. So supporters are free to show their support in the workplace, and when dealing with the public. Those who do not support the President politically won't be wearing said party lapel badges.
 

[Mike_Hunt]

11 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 

Labeling them as Fascist is one thing. BUT policies moving toward components of it's WELL UNDERSTOOD CHARACTERISTICS is quite another. This is what's concerning wouldn't you agree?

 Extreme Nationalism: Fascism emphasizes the supremacy of the nation, often coupled with a belief in national rebirth or greatness. This can manifest as a focus on a mythic past and the denigration of foreign influences.   

Authoritarianism: Fascist regimes are characterized by strong central control, often led by a single, charismatic leader with absolute power. Individual rights and freedoms are subordinate to the state.
Militarism: Fascism exalts military virtues, such as discipline, obedience, and strength. Military power is seen as essential for national strength and expansion.
Suppression of Opposition: Fascist regimes forcibly suppress political dissent and opposition. They often employ violence, intimidation, and censorship to maintain control.
Social Hierarchy: Fascism promotes a belief in natural social hierarchies and the rule of elites. Equality is often rejected in favor of a system where certain groups are considered superior.
Cult of the Leader: Fascist movements cultivate a cult of personality around their leader, who is often portrayed as an infallible figure capable of restoring the nation.  
Use of Propaganda and Symbolism: Fascist regimes heavily rely on propaganda to promote their ideology and create a sense of national unity. They often employ powerful symbols and imagery.  
Economic Control: While not strictly adhering to one economic model, fascist regimes typically exert strong control over the economy, often in partnership with powerful business interests, to serve national goals. Labor unions are often suppressed.  
Scapegoating: Fascist movements often identify scapegoats or enemies (e.g., minorities, foreigners, liberals, communists) to unify their followers and divert blame from the regime's failures.  

 

 

Nationalism: There is nothing wrong with nationalism. 

 

Authoritarianism:  Why does Congress send more power to the executive branch?   The most authoritarian POTUS was FDR. 

 

Militarism: A strong military is needed.

 

Suppression of Opposition: The left loves this.  

 

Social Hierarchy: This is leftism. 

 

Cult of the Leader:  Obama? 

 

Use of Propaganda and Symbolism:  The Dems have mastered this one. 

 

Economic Control:  Which party in the USA favors more regulation of the economy?

 

 Scapegoating: When has the left ever taken responsibility for their mistakes? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dionigi]

Anyone more right wing than me

[black tabby12345]

On 4/25/2025 at 10:14 PM, gargamon said:

A pic is worth a thousand words.

 

They have something in common: Groundlessly  claiming  someone else's land "Mine".

Referring to DT's remark in Greenland and Panama(canal).

Encouraging Ukraine to give up Crimea and their eastern regions(similar to Nazi-Starlin pact came with the agreement of joint invasion of Poland. As well as the endorsement of Stalin's invasion Finland).

 

 

[radiochaser]

On 4/25/2025 at 11:14 AM, gargamon said:

A pic is worth a thousand words.

That is a really fake looking picture.  Did you make that?

[spidermike007]

Donald Trump. He wants so badly to be a fascist dictator. Just give him enough room, make the leash long enough, and his followers will be astonished to see the man that he becomes. 

[MicroB]

3 hours ago, radiochaser said:

That is a really fake looking picture.  Did you make that?

 

A simple Google Image search should generate the necessary apology from you. Interestingly, while pictures of the man with his right arm outstretched are now common memes, every since he was (allegedly) nicked on the ear, the origins of the image come from 2019.

 

 

 

https://www.metrotimes.com/imager//b/r-cover/22617914/3eef/49-01-cover-2.jpg

 

The referenced article:

 

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/is-trump-a-fascist-22617920

 

Leads me to determine that the image of the then 45th President was penned by Tom Carlson. Beyond that,  there is little more information on where you can order this artwork from, but I suspect Tom Carlson is not a member of the forum.

 

 

[FruitPudding]

48 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Donald Trump. He wants so badly to be a fascist dictator. Just give him enough room, make the leash long enough, and his followers will be astonished to see the man that he becomes. 

 

This sounds like opinion, not fact. 

 

What's he done to make you think that?