(July 26, 2016 at 1:18 pm)Bella Morte Wrote:(July 26, 2016 at 1:08 pm)Mathilda Wrote: But for the record, I do consider UKIP and Trump to be more fascist than right wing authoritarian due to the techniques that they use to garner support.
Lol.
That was an insightful and meaningful response, I shall go away and ponder that for all of 0 seconds.
To explain where I am coming from:
- Exceptionalism, they believe their race is superior
- Fiercely nationalistic
- Claim to be anti-establishment
- Right wing
- They deliberately appeal to the disenfranchised
- Yet are happy to also lie
- They demonise minorities
- They incite violence for political gain to the extent that the law allows
- Scape-goating of a foreign religions and immigrants
- They glorify the military
These really are established and well proven techniques. I recommend this book which seeks to identify what is and isn't fascism
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anatomy-Fascism...of+fascism
You might find it a bit too dry and erudite for your tastes though.