Trump is rubbing our faces in fascism. But the people are rising up

A specialist of Benito Mussolini's Italy, Marc Lazar believes that the American president is creating an illiberal democracy rather than a real fascism. For the Americanist Olivier Burtin, the resemblances of trumpism to fascism are more important than differences.

Trump is rubbing our faces in fascism. But the people are rising up

As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, will Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip?

Trump Is Rubbing Our Faces in Fascism. But the People Are Rising Up

As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.

Discussion - Rise of Fascism - Jackboots on our streets

So I thought we could have a discussion on both trying to understand and trying to figure what can even be done about the right become so extreme. One thing that I have been so confused about for so long is just how everyone seems so concerned about the opinions and feelings of right wing people. One can see this happen everytime there is talk about the right being bad, it pops up the "but but the left said mean things" while completely ignorin…

It Has Happened Here: Hit the Streets! - Community Alliance

In the 1935 dystopian novel about fascism titled It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, Lewis states that “when fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.” It seems his words are prophetic as Trump and the authors of Project 2025 attempt to implement a draconian form of Christian nationalism against the wishes of the vast majority of Americans. (Trump received 31% of eligible voter support.) Yet, it appears tha…