- I remember fascism
Ah, then you must recognize its Definition as extremely similar to your Cult:
"Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement. It first emerged in Italy after World War I under the leadership of Benito Mussolini.
Core Characteristics of Fascism
Dictatorial Leadership: Centers power in a single, autocratic leader who demands total loyalty and submission.
Extreme Nationalism and Ultranationalism: Exalts the nation"and often a specific ethnic or racial group"above individual interests and rights.
Suppression of Opposition: Forcibly silences political dissent, bans rival political parties, dismantles democratic institutions, and uses secret police or state surveillance.
Militarism and Violence: Glorifies military strength, views conflict or national struggle as therapeutic or necessary, and relies on paramilitary groups (such as Mussolini's Blackshirts).
State Control and Corporatism: Regulates society and the economy heavily, often controlling nominally private corporate enterprise through state-mandated planning, cartels, and national interest mandates.
Scapegoating: Capitalizes on social and economic anxieties by blaming internal or external enemies"such as minority groups, immigrants, leftists, or rival nations." more
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Just look into a mirror if you want to see one... or turn on Fox News.
#24 Agreed. Dems need to walk and chew gum. IOW, they need to address issues of both affordability and accountability.
Not happening with a veto happy president and less than 2/3 of the senate. Best we can hope for is to slow or stop the bleeding until 2028. We are lost internationally at least for a generation though. Who would trust a treaty signed by America?