Donald Trump is a Republican and not a fascist.
By Paul Kuehn
@pauliek (287)
Udon Thani, Thailand
March 5, 2016 12:41am CST
If you have studied fascist regimes in the past, you can make four arguments for why Donald Trump is a Republican and not a fascist. First, Trump's meaning is individualistic and lacks any collectivist element common to past fascist regimes in Italy and Germany, Second, Trump doesn't oppose democracy and is not advocating a dictatorship. Third, Trump doesn't support a fascist welfare state. Fourth and finally, most of Trump's positions are similar to other GOP candidates.
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@pauliek (287)
• Udon Thani, Thailand
6 Mar 16
Yes, the man is controversial because he is not afraid to be politically correct.
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
5 Mar 16
He does seem to be more of an authoritarian one way or another and sure fascism would be a slippery slope for someone like a Donald Trump President . We would be essentially handing him keys to our nuclear arsenal. Same with Cruz. These guys seem to dangerous with that amount of power.
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@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
6 Mar 16
@pauliek I can agree with that. He is salesmen after all is really what it boils down to.
@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
5 Mar 16
well, people interpret way too easy. but I don't think he will know what to do when he becomes the president. it's a whole different arena when it comes to politics.
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@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
6 Mar 16
@pauliek unfotunately, he would never know which one is helping or helping themselves.
@pauliek (287)
• Udon Thani, Thailand
6 Mar 16
@Letranknight25 , I agree that real estate is different from politics. Trump will surround himself with good advisors.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Mar 16
The current occupant of the White House is far closer to fascist than Trump. Fine explanation. Say what you will about Trump, he is not a wannabe Mussolini.
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@pauliek (287)
• Udon Thani, Thailand
6 Mar 16
&JohnRoberts , I agree that Trump is not a wannabe Mussolini as the media portray him to be.