How #Fascism Works

"In fascist politics, women who do not fit traditional gender roles, nonwhites, homosexuals, immigrants, “decadent cosmopolitans,” those who do not have the dominant religion, are in their very existence violations of law and order. By describing black Americans as a threat to law and order, #demagogues in the United States have been able to create a strong sense of white national identity that requires protection from the nonwhite “threat.”" ~ Jason Stanley

How #Fascism Works

"In fascist politics, women who do not fit traditional gender roles, nonwhites, homosexuals, immigrants, “decadent cosmopolitans,” those who do not have the dominant religion, are in their very existence violations of law and order. By describing black Americans as a threat to law and order, #demagogues in the United States have been able to create a strong sense of white national identity that requires protection from the nonwhite “threat.”" ~ Jason Stanley

How Intolerance and Extremism Happen:
Understanding our Deepest Divides

Demagogues and dictators (a subset of demagogues) frequently lead extremist movements. They often enjoy widespread popular support. One reason is that they claim to (or do) solve a problem that appears unsolvable. If problems don’t exist, ruthless dictators or demagogues create them so that they can position themselves as the only viable solution.

https://terikanefield.com/over-the-cliff-notes/

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This #bigotry is not unique to any country (unfortunately).

And that the manipulation of those frightened, ignorant racists by opportunistic #demagogues is so poorly dealt with by so-called leaders is shameful