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Yes, Trump can be a fascist. His defenders are wrong.

When critics of Donald Trump assert that he is a “threat to democracy” and a “fascist,” his defenders often respond by scoffing. The implication is that the fascist claim is too extreme to be taken seriously. I agree that fascist … Continue reading

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The closing argument: Trump is a fascist

Trump is a fascist. Period. Full stop. That what John Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, said. As if that wasn’t enough, Kelly added that Trump often spoke positively of Hitler and wished our generals were more like Hitler’s. “Trump is a … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with this picture?

The cover of the October AARP Bulletin, pictured above, highlights an article where the two Presidential candidates’ respond to questions on a variety of issues, as asked in phone interviews with each one. The AARP informs readers that the article … Continue reading

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After the guilty verdict: The right goes wrong!

Shocked but not surprised. This has become a near daily mantra when reacting to the latest news from Donald Trump — and the entire Republican party. Their actions are somehow simultaneously beyond belief and yet entirely predictable. The latest case … Continue reading

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