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Starry Messenger

(32,379 posts) Thu Nov 17, 2016, 04:36 PM Nov 2016

How fascism accumulates power by testing people [View all]

https://storify.com/miniver/how-fascism-accumulates-power-by-testing-people

The thing about trump putting a literal goddamn nazi in a position of power, is that it is a test of his enemies and supporters.
5:00 PM - 14 Nov 2016

He wants Bannon not just because the dude is a nazi. But because it is an obedience test.
5:01 PM - 14 Nov 2016

More at the link...

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How fascism accumulates power by testing people [View all] Starry Messenger Nov 2016 OP

The parallels to sociopathic assholes are stunning.... bettyellen Nov 2016 #1

Hugs to you too. I missed you last week. Starry Messenger Nov 2016 #2

I missed you too.... bettyellen Nov 2016 #3

This. Starry Messenger Nov 2016 #8

I hadn't thought about it from that perspective but yes, it's a classic ploy. justhanginon Nov 2016 #4

Spot on. He'll get nothing without a fight, as far as I'm concerned. Mc Mike Nov 2016 #5

How far can I push people? guillaumeb Nov 2016 #6

thank you!! I have been screaming this in RL and typing this on here Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #7