What Is Fascism?

Americans are starting to use the word Fascism when it comes to the Republican party and Donald Trump.

Yale Professor Jason Stanley, a renowned authority on Fascism and the author of 'How Fascism Works,' offers insights. Here are some of the tactics of Fascism that Stanley outlines in his video, I have paraphrased his points.

Go Back to the Good Old Days (Mythical Era)
In the past, life was great. One group had more power than others and controlled everything. And then the fascist leader says, "That has been taken from you by the leftists...They wanna weaken our military. They wanna weaken our greatness."

Common Enemy to Rally Behind Fascist Leader
Fascists blame one person or group for a problem, creating a "scapegoat" as a common enemy, an easy answer to a complex issue. Fascists create scapegoats to rally people behind their cause.

Groups blamed for problems are those who are different, like those with other religions, ethnic groups, sexual orientations, or immigrants.

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