I hate AI slop, but this is perfect
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It breaks no rules.
Feel free to down vote this post. I completely disagree with it, but again, breaks no rules.
7·4 months agoI know you’re a troll. I’m done feeding you.
You seem to have time to spare, but maybe searching is hard for you.
Fuck, that made me laugh
Oh, look! A big, ugly sea lion.
Are…Are you new to the internet?
I gave you the exact quote. You DO realize that me posting a link wouldn’t be any different, right?
That’s because you can SEARCH the quote to get the source. I know, revolutionary idea.
Did you not see the source I cited?
Here, let me help:
As Jason Stanley said to define fascism at its core
Who is Jason Stanley?
Jason Stanley (born 1969) is the Bissell-Heyd Chair in American Studies in the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and also has an appointment in the Department of Philosophy. In addition to his position at the Munk School, he is a Distinguished Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics. Before coming to the University of Toronto in 2025, he held positions as a Professor of Philosophy at Yale University (2013-2025), Rutgers University (2004-2013), The University of Michigan (2000-4), and Cornell University (1995-2000). He accepted the appointment at the University of Toronto in 2025, fleeing the U.S. because of what he describes as the deteriorating political situation.
I’m guessing his bona fides are better than yours.
He actually posted this after I told him I wouldn’t be unbanning him.
I responded because we now have it here, plain as day, what Trump actually is.
Yeah, I know they are rage baiting.
sigh
The Nazis were not the first fascists. Italy was. There’s been many since. Being fascists doesn’t mean being a Nazi. Being a Nazi DOES mean you are a fascist. Not all hot tubs are Jacuzzi, but all Jacuzzis are hot tubs.
It’s been said (paraphrasing) “Trying to define a fascist is like trying to nail jelly to a wall”. This is because there are many distinct forms of fascism, but they do share some similarities.
As Jason Stanley said to define fascism at its core:
A cult of the leader who promises national restoration in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists, Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation … The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors.
Sound familiar?
Let’s break down that definition:
- A cult of the leader - MAGA, anybody?
- …who promises national restoration… - Literally what the letters in MAGA represent: “Make America Great Again”
- …in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists, Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation … - His attack on China. His attack on the idea of anti fascism. His attack on immigrants and RAMP UP on ICE and use of the military in democrat-led states
- The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors. - This is literally his talking points every day.
I challenge you to prove otherwise.
This is why you were banned from politicalmemes.
Because there’s not one definitive definition, and proving without a doubt someone shares ideals is almost impossible, you want to point at a vague idea and say “see, there’s no way he’s fascist!”
Now, it’s time for me to be an adult and do my actual job. This is just volunteer work.
That almost flew over my head
HONK!
This post has been reported. The reason given:
Engagement bait
I mean, if you feel people shouldn’t be posting engaging content…
Leaving it up.
EDIT: people keep complaining. There’s no rule against this, and the meme stands on its own without the line though the word.
28·5 months agoReported as:
Spam or abuse
Context to explain why this isn’t spam/abuse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmWQd8zhEg4
Leaving up.
They are still ongoing!
Thanks. Removing.
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AI
@markon@lemmy.world, is this AI generated? I believe it is, but want to give you the benefit of the doubt before removing.
This community does not allow AI-generated content.
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Of course it is.