Steve Bannon.

[Mike M (the other one)]

(02-14-2017, 03:39 PM)Benton Wrote: Germany, 1936.

"Look, you can trust us. What, like we're going to commit mass murder? Absurd! Stop listening to those lying reporters."
— Heinrich Spicer, Nazi Party Press Secretary

Godwin wins again!

(02-14-2017, 05:08 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Except I am not talking about comparing to Hitler or Mussolini. I'm talking about much more generic comparisons. I agree that our system is well designed to hold off the end results of most authoritarian regimes, but that doesn't negate the troublesome behaviors that are exhibited by certain political figures. I would argue that it is necessary that we discuss these behaviors and the concerns they raise for the very fact that if they are not raised then our checks and balances, our system of accountability, falters.

I discussed the definition of fascism, to which you replied with comparisons to systems which have been in place for a while. I then provided you with an explanation as to why that was fallacious and you ignored it.

I'll re-take another look at that post and try to get back to you on it.