Fascism and The Next Election

Fascism is a far-right ideology that promotes authoritarian government, nationalism, and often, the suppression of individual rights and freedoms. Far-right groups or individuals support for the Republican Party and its policies, we can undoubtedly find resemblances among rightist movements. Fascism itself is a very specific phenomenon, with unique features that American Republicans are embracing. Understanding the characteristics and dynamics of fascism is not just an academic exercise, but as freedom loving citizens, it is our duty to expose them and in doing so is essential for being able to combat Fascism at all levels. While at work or school, when you hear some spewing Republican lies, ask them why organizations like the KKK and the Proud Boys (a terrorist organization) identify as republican. Why are organizations that want to limit people's freedoms and a woman's freedom to choose all identify as republicans? They don’t have an answer. 

Fascism possesses a mass character, with a special appeal to the uneducated masses threatened by the decline of their white Anglo Saxon control. What weighs on them the most is the Republican falsity that the government wants to take away their guns and freedom, thus taking away the reason for their basic existence. 

The Republican strategy is to divide working people. We need to protect the oppressed, exploited and marginalized regardless of nationality, ethnic background, gender, gender identity and sexual preference. To shut down hard the voices, Trump gave an amplifier to in the 2016 presidential election to build a just and humane society.

The Republican Party is not welcoming or supportive of marginalized groups, such as people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities. The party's platform and policies have never done enough to address systemic inequalities and promote equity.

Republican-led states have implemented voter ID laws that disproportionately affect minority voters. Republicans have opposed efforts to advance LGBTQ+ rights, such as same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination laws.

White supremacists identify as Republicans and feel drawn to the party because of the party's stance on immigration, law and order, and cultural values. White supremacists view the Republican Party as being more aligned with their views on race, culture, and nationalism than other political parties. The Republican Party is engaging in dog-whistle politics, which uses coded language to appeal to racist sentiments without explicitly using racist language. Angry white males defined the Republican Party because they feel that their status or privilege is threatened by changing demographics and social movements.