It's wired in, it's blatant, and it's old news, but to me it remains pretty remarkable that the establishment press in the U.S. uses the term "conservative" to mean any action the extreme right wing favors.
The more extreme the act, the more "conservative" are the actors!
Thus, the Freedom Caucus in the House — the members of which are the most ready to let the U.S. default on its debt — are routinely described as the most conservative faction in the government.
Clearly we need a new terminology to describe these maga people. Definitely not "conservative." "Fascist" may be accurate, but I think too many people don't really understand what fascist means (including me). "Terrorist" also works, but that word carries too much baggage. Personally, l'm going to call these magas "anarchists."
#maga #gop #republicans #anarchist #uspolitics #politics #uspol #journalism
Yes, you're right. I guess I was looking for a word that would be triggering.😁
@dswidow @jayrosen_nyu how about feudal?
Divine right to rule. A class system where there r different more lenient rules for the rich. Child labor. Women second class citizens with fewer rights than men. Inequitable distribution of wealth and burden of taxation. Christian theocracy. Crusades against the Muslim. Vilification of scientists like Gallileo.
It all fits.
A return to the Dark Ages. I like "feudal." Though that time has been idealized somewhat, so it may not evoke the right feeling.
I guess I'm okay with people being stupid assholes, if that's what they prefer. Where I draw the line is when it affects me. Keep your stupid out of my life, thank you. And the same applies when they inflict their stupidity on others. Institutionally, it's the same. Everybody doesn't have to be the same, but all should have the same rights.
Jay Rosen
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