Hello Bj”rn,
Europe is turning to the right.
What the USAians don't seem to understand, is that what's regarded as ultra-right here in Europe, is still far left of even the progressive Dems in the USA.
In a major speech to the nation, President Joe Biden referred
to MAGA Republicans as "semi-fascists" - which got more than a
few folks upset about having been shown such disrespect.
But few seem to realize that Donald Trump started it, as it was
shown in a 2020 video clip of him exclaiming that Democrats want
to "replace American freedom with left-wing fascism. Fascists,
they are fascists."
Now, I have no idea if either of those leaders know the definition
of "fascist." However, Trump's past behavior does not justify Biden's
present behavior.
Here is the problem with Godwin's Law -
Should we ignore it in the present and allow individuals to suffer
no consequences of their latest actions?
Trump and his enablers have been the biggest users of "the past
as justification for the present" paradigm. Supporters serve as
enablers of Trump's abhorrent behaviors by justifying them based
on finding examples of similar, consequence-free behaviors by
others that occurred in the past.
Yes, Trump needs to man up and accept the consequences for his
own actions. Not that he will, or ever will. All Americans should
demand he receive the appropriate consequences. And yet, Trump
continues to do his own thing, consequence-free, to the glee
of all his supporters.
It is important to take responsibility for bettering our society,
and move beyond the likes of fascists and pseudo-fascists alike.
So the question is, when (if ever) will we do it?
For Life,
Lee
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