GOP Supporting Fascism?

Jerry's comments are convincing me they are.

"Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe."

I mean there is no doubt that Trump is blowing the protests / rioting way out of proportion in order to get people to support him. Just think...  There are maybe 2 serious situations at any point in time, involving maybe 10,000 protesters and 200 destructive rioters...  And he wants us to be scared of that?  While 1,000 people per day are dying of COVID?  Really?

All the while blaming others for the current state of America when he has been the President for 3+ years.  I know things are TERRIBLE, but just give me another 4 years.

And he wants to use Federal forces to suppress the protests / riots rather than leaving the choices to the local and state authorities.  And when the Local and State authorities resolve the issue he tries to claim credit.

Finally, the worst part of this if Jerry is a typical Trump True Believer is that many GOP folks are apparently buying into this CON.  The same people who do not want FEDERAL personnel, rules, over sight, etc are cheering our authoritarian President on.  Having the EPA in your state keeping your water clean is TERRIBLE.  But having Homeland Security in you city is OKAY.

Being a State's Rights are Crucial True Conservative, I have to wonder what are these cult followers thinking?  Why are they not demanding that the Feds stay the frick out of local issues? Instead they just roll over beg them to invade?  It is so sad what happened to the GOP.


Jerry's comments : Blue  John / G2A's Green

Truth-- Trump says there is rioting in major cities. Democrats call them "mostly peaceful protests."

Other than Portland and Kenosha... Where are these riots?

And if they occur in only Portland and Kenosha, can they be ignored? You are going a long way around to believe what you want.

Of course they can be ignored. Portland is a LONG WAYS from here and not my problem.

They have Local and State governments to address or not address a local problem.

And if their government reps make the wrong decision they will be removed from office.

And it seems that Kenosha has quieted down after a rough start.

So again, other than to rile up his base... Why is Trump focused on Portland when we have far more people dying due to COVID, hurricanes, normal crime, etc?

Why would he encourage armed militias to go to Portland other than to cause more violence?


Turn your question around. Why are thousands of people looting and burning down black neighborhoods (and others), attacking police, reporters and innocent bystanders just because one happens-to-be-black criminal has a near-fatal run-in with the police?

As for your "sense of proportion," why are we concerned about ONE police shooting of a black man when every day there are dozens of black men shot by other black men?

"And if their government reps make the wrong decision they will be removed from office."

You make the silliest arguments sometimes. When will these idiots/fools/dreamers "be removed from office"? November at the very earliest, two years from November more likely, and you overlook that they got elected in the first place by people who believed that a "D" by your name meant you could solve all these problems just by speaking the magic words. And even if they were, how many businesses and neighborhoods must burn down, and black people die, before these Democrat office-holders take responsibility?

The proper response is "law and order" and not just the words. Trump is the only one seemingly willing to do what is necessary. "Focussing" on Portland is because it is an immediate and easily fixed problem that Democrats do NOT want Trump to fix, while unwilling to do it themselves.


Because police are employees of the government, they are not to harm or kill citizens except when absolutely necessary. They are to protect and serve, not threaten and kill.

You really are starting to sound like a fascism supporter.

"Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe."

What citizens do to each other is a whole different issue.

Again... You are wanting to have the Federal government invade the States against their will. This SO NOT Conservative.

Conservatives like me believe in States and the roles and responsibilities...

For years you fought the Feds interfering in Local education even though millions of kids were being damaged in Red States.. And now you want the Feds to invade a city.

At least now I understand how fascism is enabled.