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Well, they finally did it. After several days of counting, it turns out that barely a majority of americans reject fascism.
And the half that supported fascism are... just out there. Like they always have been. It's hard to know what to make of that. Knowing that, given the opportunity, half of your peers would sell you down the river for lower taxes and a no nonsense attitude. Being a Canadian, people sometimes indicate they don't understand why I care about american politics. Yet a cousin of mine says she'd do anything for Trump. So, a cousin of mine is a fascist. Crazy to think. My father is a fascist. And still others don't seem to really understand the stakes. They say he's not a fascist, or to wait until he's done something truly, directly wrong. As if giving permission for others to believe hateful things isn't bad enough. Like he needs to have blood directly on his hands to have blood on his hands? You know that's a metaphor, right? Speaking in favour of hurting people in the name of fascism is the same as hurting people. Fighting against fascism is a unique scenario. This is what the paradox of tolerance is all about. Fighting tooth and nail against those who are willing to hurt others because of who they are is required for a civilization to function. I think our ability to recognize this will be the next Great Divider. Ironically, these are the liberals my dad warned me about. What my dad didn't see coming is that he - and millions like him - have become the fascists he also warned me about. Like, what was 1984 about? Or better yet, fucking Atlas Shrugged. Trump isn't the party of the yes man and the crony? Please. And indeed, it's an empty victory. A centrist and a centrist. No abolishment of police, a spotty record for trans rights, and an even worse record on drug reform and prison reform. So again, this is an extremely average achievement for America. Congrats.
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AuthorChristina Hitchens is a trans female writer living in BC, Canada. She loves computers, animals, and a good argument. Archives
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