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106. Half of America is embracing it.

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Wed Apr 5, 2023, 12:56 AM

Apr 2023

In a twisted “End justifies the means” philosophy.

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Does it feel like most Americans are ignoring the insane rise of fascism? [View all] Marius25 Apr 2023 OP

Yes. And it is a bad idea to ignore the rise of fascist populism. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #1

Yes they are. Why should they bother their beautiful minds with such things? Shipwack Apr 2023 #2

Envy of the world, apparently. Marcus IM Apr 2023 #25

A good part of the world thinks we're out of our damned minds. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #27

When I visit my family in Cuba, they have all of the things the US is missing. No gun murders. Marcus IM Apr 2023 #30

Well don't leave us hanging! HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2023 #78

"Love it or leave it"? Marcus IM Apr 2023 #80

There is almost nothing I "love" about the US, but it's the only culture that I understand well HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2023 #94

It's complicated. Marcus IM Apr 2023 #105

I was just reading moniss Apr 2023 #44

Yes. 2naSalit Apr 2023 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #4

Don't know that they're ignoring it as much as not recognizing it. mobeau69 Apr 2023 #5

"Don't know that they're ignoring it as much as not recognizing it." Stinky The Clown Apr 2023 #7

I'm worried about the percentage that are not only aware of it, Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #12

✔️ mobeau69 Apr 2023 #16

That's it exactly. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #29

Exactly inthewind21 Apr 2023 #68

YES Skittles Apr 2023 #6

Me, too, and I'm fearful we're walking into a nightmare with our eyes wide shut. Deuxcents Apr 2023 #11

or WORSE Skittles Apr 2023 #13

The 6 conglomerate owners of the media are complicit. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2023 #109

Of course because... Kablooie Apr 2023 #8

Take it back a little further Conjuay Apr 2023 #53

Leslie Stahl doesn't seem too concerned Blue Owl Apr 2023 #9

To the contrary, Stahl took on one of the most dangerous political figures in the country. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #10

I have not seen the segment Skittles Apr 2023 #15

The missed follow up opportunities were the worst part. mobeau69 Apr 2023 #17

to me, that is the purpose of softball questions Skittles Apr 2023 #18

Don't waste the time, Skittles. I believe that you're absolutely already aware of littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #24

I've seen the same claims. I suggest watching for yourself. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #20

Yeah. Not really though. edisdead Apr 2023 #49

If the public inthewind21 Apr 2023 #74

I feel that it is an important part of a free press to provide voters with the information they need Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #75

I agree inthewind21 Apr 2023 #79

I have similar feelings about the sensationalism of cable news. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #81

I agree inthewind21 Apr 2023 #84

FOX is the opposite of having standards. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #90

She didn't take her on. She gave her free publicity. progressoid Apr 2023 #33

"fascism" is the most overused and misunderstood phrase of the last decade. WarGamer Apr 2023 #14

Perhaps you missed the recent news reports of neo-Nazis protesting against drag queens in Ohio... AntiFascist Apr 2023 #40

No, this is actual fascism Marius25 Apr 2023 #56

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2023 #64

With all due respect. WarGamer Apr 2023 #73

I'm not sure I understand your point... AntiFascist Apr 2023 #87

Define fascism. WarGamer Apr 2023 #99

I understand the point that fascism needs power in government in order to back it up... AntiFascist Apr 2023 #110

I think there is a very real fear... WarGamer Apr 2023 #114

I wasn't familiar with Professor Kimber Quinney, after looking her up Abolishinist Apr 2023 #112

great post... WarGamer Apr 2023 #115

Michigan feels more like a province of Canada than a U.S. state right now. roamer65 Apr 2023 #19

I also welcome folks to MN edisdead Apr 2023 #50

So you're going to help those of us stuck in red states ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #98

Most Americans are too bamagal62 Apr 2023 #21

I wish I could find the ad I saw on MSNBC tonight Bayard Apr 2023 #22

Wow that is powerful New Breed Leader Apr 2023 #72

I cannot find it either, but this interview is interesting... Duppers Apr 2023 #77

And with the digital world, it's much easier than in the 30's to track those they find undesirable. C Moon Apr 2023 #23

Younger people have no idea what Fascism even is MiniMe Apr 2023 #26

No. But media would love for you to feel the fear of that possibility so you'll keep ancianita Apr 2023 #28

Your post may all be true edisdead Apr 2023 #51

I'm not at all ancianita Apr 2023 #54

Ok. edisdead Apr 2023 #55

The truth is not ok. You are right about the violence behind all this 'legalized' suffering. ancianita Apr 2023 #58

Marx was wrong grantcart Apr 2023 #31

Amen to that moniss Apr 2023 #37

Most Americans have no clue about wnylib Apr 2023 #32

I think most people are struggling too hard Demobrat Apr 2023 #34

I think that's a bullshit excuse, TBH. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #39

Amen inthewind21 Apr 2023 #82

I agree completely and moniss Apr 2023 #35

And yet the younger generations are much more liberal than the older ones. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #38

Not true about the Boomers moniss Apr 2023 #42

Yes, I was thinking of '72. Nixon got the majority of under-30 votes. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #65

Thank you for clarifying your age group moniss Apr 2023 #85

I respectfully disagree. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #86

That could be said about the Biden voters moniss Apr 2023 #89

But the younger people voted for Biden in much higher percentages Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #92

The percentage within a group moniss Apr 2023 #104

We saw that with the "abortion will never be repealed" sentiment. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #47

Well the young generations (along with Black women) saved our butts in the last 3 election cycles. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #67

Yes agree Meowmee Apr 2023 #36

I think at this point, it seems like a battle to keep from going over the edge of the abyss DFW Apr 2023 #41

Very astute moniss Apr 2023 #43

YES. And I've been sounding that alarm for da*n near 15 years (in online forums) B.See Apr 2023 #45

Yes. And even here some are applauding it's normalization. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #46

Historically, those of us who have been calling them fascists, and warning people Roisin Ni Fiachra Apr 2023 #48

Why do you say Democrats listen to fascist hate radio, influencers and Fox News? betsuni Apr 2023 #52

Yes. If the fascist take the presidency democracy will die. They will suspend the constitution Hotler Apr 2023 #57

Unfortunately, I think there's a fairly high percentage who embrace fascism Poiuyt Apr 2023 #59

Unless it directly affects them, 50% of Americans are too busy to notice. haele Apr 2023 #60

One of the problems right now, Marius, is the American press peggysue2 Apr 2023 #61

The media inthewind21 Apr 2023 #83

The media/press doesn't vote but they aid the spread of propaganda by not pushing back and/or . . . peggysue2 Apr 2023 #93

I want to flee and I am I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2023 #62

It's very scary EnergizedLib Apr 2023 #63

Yes. ananda Apr 2023 #66

No, It was the second most important issue of the midterm...about the same as abortion... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #69

It didn't keep the GOP out of power in 2022 Marius25 Apr 2023 #70

Fascism is already happening and I don't think we can stop it at this point liberal_mama Apr 2023 #71

Yes and yes bdamomma Apr 2023 #76

absolutely. barbtries Apr 2023 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Apr 2023 #91

Exactly NowISeetheLight Apr 2023 #95

They are ignoring the rhinoceros running amok DBoon Apr 2023 #96

My Jewish neighbors have already left the country ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #97

Wow. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #100

I was considering Israel, until Netanyahu and Ben Gvir got in power Marius25 Apr 2023 #103

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2023 #101

Yeah it's seriously scary what is happening in this country right now. Initech Apr 2023 #102

Half of America is embracing it. Arthur_Frain Apr 2023 #106

I don't think most Americans think anything Tree Lady Apr 2023 #107

I have no idea. I talk to some younger people who seem reasonable - jgo Apr 2023 #108

Some call it Fascism. It's anti-democratic authoritarianism of corporate interest Model35mech Apr 2023 #111

First Amendment Kid Berwyn Apr 2023 #113