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J_William_Ryan

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4. "...a political era that is reactionary, anti-intellectual and xenophobic..."

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 02:16 PM

Aug 9

Spot on.

And that’s exactly what fascism is: reactionary, fearful, nativist, backward-looking.

The fascism practiced by Trump and the GOP isn’t isolated, separate and apart from the country as a whole; rather, Trump and Republicans are reflections of the fear, ignorance, and stupidity that has become the American nation – fearful of positive, beneficial change, hostile to expressions of individual liberty, diversity, and inclusion.

The fascism of Trump and the GOP thrives in an America that has become apathetic, dull-witted, disengaged, and willfully ignorant – explaining how the likes of Trump can be elected president.

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How did we get from the '60s to Trump's kitsch White House? [View all] marmar Aug 9 OP

Interesting analysis. If he's right, how the hell do we break out of it? Ocelot II Aug 9 #1

"American culture has become incurious, unwelcoming, backward-looking and fearful." 3catwoman3 Aug 9 #2

Two Words Timewas Aug 9 #3

"...a political era that is reactionary, anti-intellectual and xenophobic..." J_William_Ryan Aug 9 #4

"If he's right, how the hell do we break out of it?" J_William_Ryan Aug 9 #5