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Diversion.

Go on then. Easily throw it out...

https://www.keene.edu/academics/cchgs/resources/presentation-materials/characteristics-and-appeal-of-fascism/download/ 1. Powerful, often exclusionary, populist nationalism centered on cult of a redemptive, “infallible” leader who never admits mistakes. 2. Political power derived from questioning reality, endorsing myth and rage, and promoting lies. 3. Fixation with perceived national decline, humiliation, or victimhood. 4. White Replacement “Theory” used to show that democratic ideals of freedom and equality are a threat. Oppose any initiatives or institutions that are racially, ethnically, or religiously harmonious. 5. Disdain for human rights while seeking purity and cleansing for those they define as part of the nation. 6. Identification of “enemies”/scapegoats as a unifying cause. Imprison and/or murder opposition and minority group leaders. 7. Supremacy of the military and embrace of paramilitarism in an uneasy, but effective collaboration with traditional elites. Fascists arm people and justify and glorify violence as “redemptive”. 8. Rampant sexism. 9. Control of mass media and undermining “truth”. 10. Obsession with national security, crime and punishment, and fostering a sense of the nation under attack. 11. Religion and government are intertwined. 12. Corporate power is protected and labor power is suppressed. 13. Disdain for intellectuals and the arts not aligned with the fascist narrative. 14. Rampant cronyism and corruption. Loyalty to the leader is paramount and often more important than competence. 15. Fraudulent elections and creation of a one-party state. 16. Often seeking to expand territory through armed conflict. Appeal? Why does this become permissible? Trauma allows for the embrace of the irrational. Escapism fosters a minimum of self-respect and the ability to vent judgement against a world in which people cannot exist with dignity. Traditional lifestyles are uprooted or threatened by technological changes, wealth inequity, and unequal access to goods and services. Contempt for truth and reason reflects the despair of the follower who is socially and spiritually adrift and cynical. Providing a coherent explanatory narrative and political rallies reinforces a sense of belonging and is fueled by confirmation bias. That things “just happen” is unacceptable to the follower who, in turn, must believe the infallibility of the leader to reclaim their own pride and sense of worth. Characteristics of Fascism Mussolini Hitler Putin

Diversion.

Correct. Because it isn't arrogance you attribute to those on the 'left'. It's fear that you'll have to express yourself honestly. That's the thing with the fash, they lack spines. They like to hide behind whataboutery, diversion, and thinly veiled winks and nudges. its a bit sad living a lie. Own it.

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Are you.a robot?

The government are crooks. They profit massively from tobacco revenue. They could ban it, and other damaging drugs, but they won't. As it suits them not to do so. They could also legalise everything and let people work it out for themselves.

Do you have enough work coming in to sustain your kit and staff if you don't win the contract? I think you're going in too cheap. In 2010 the Forestry Commission would pay £650.00 for two crew plus van and chipper. That's worth £1,006.20 today.

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You and me both, Doug.

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Jog on. You're embarrassing yourself.

Ha ha, "Hairs on her chest all the way down to her balls".

Doubtful, they were about as friendly as South Africans last time I was down that way.

Wes Streeting was at the Bilderberg Group meeting. Him and JD Vance are going to wreak some havoc as Starmer is a non-starter. Coincidentally, Peter Thiel (Vance's partner in the 'social' media platform that is "Rumble") was at the head of a steering commitee there. Peter Thiel and Mandelson both have significant stakes in our personal data and the future of the NHS. The "deep state" in plain sight. Nothing to see here, move along... Bilderberg Meeting - Wikipedia EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG

That would make sense. It would stop the pollution of the one that is discussing the President of America.

Spineless behaviour if you ask me.

It's a trait of the right-wing and other bad actors. They like to strongly hint about some things, a kind of 'in joke', while being careful not to actually incriminate themselves with direct racism. It doesn't wash.

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It's quite a safe bet that JD Vance isn't going to rescind any of Dementia Don's acts. It's almost as if Trump was re-installed to enable Project 2025.

Sorry to hear that. Hope you're well.

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Indeed. It's almost poetic. Trump fanned the flames in a tinderbox, and now wonders why his pants are on fire. He has always been a useful idiot. Trump himself and his supporters have been played like fools. All this clatter just to get JD Vance installed. The "Tech Bro's" will be laughing their backs off: