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> support for a dictatorial leader Yes. Trump > centralized autocracy Totally. Wars without congress permission, illegal tariffs, etc > forcible suppression
by peter-m80 5mo ago
> support for a dictatorial leader
Yes. Trump
> centralized autocracy
Totally. Wars without congress permission, illegal tariffs, etc
> forcible suppression of opposition
Yes. Rigging elections. Making difficult for oppositors to vote
> belief in a natural social hierarchy
Totally. White supremacism. Proud boys, ICE...
> subordination of individual interests for the perceived interest of the nation or race
Yes. ICE.
> strong regimentation of society and the economy
Yes. DOGE shit. Cuts to healthcare programs, etc.
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- lostmsu 5mo ago[flagged]
- cosmicgadget 5mo ago> Trump is not authoritarian The better discussion is: 1. Does he aspire to be authoritarian or does he prefer to do work with congress, scotus, and independent agencies? 2. Has he expanded presidential power, formally or informally?
- lostmsu 5mo agoIt is not a better discussion in context, because the topic says "America has signs of fascism", not "Trump wants more power". The later topic is not very intellectually engaging.
- cosmicgadget 5mo agoConstitutional law is pretty engaging actually. You are welcome to feel otherwise.