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2016 Postmortem

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2. O'Brien

Wed Dec 14, 2016, 07:58 PM

Dec 2016

Is there a difference between a fascist and an authoritarian?

He reminds me of the regime in 1984. Does't believe in anything except power.

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If you do not see the Trumpster limiting press [View all] pbmus Dec 2016 OP

Damn right he's a fascist. A corporate fascist. Lint Head Dec 2016 #1

He's a Trumpist. Orsino Dec 2016 #8

O'Brien NTOZamboni Dec 2016 #2

Welcome to DU pbmus Dec 2016 #3

Thanks! Still finding my way around. NTOZamboni Dec 2016 #6

I think that you start out authoritarian and become fascist.. pbmus Dec 2016 #7

When you say limit press... RonniePudding Dec 2016 #4

I believe he will limit at first...access to everything pbmus Dec 2016 #5

Guantanamo Bay Johnny2X2X Dec 2016 #9

If my history serves me right, all fascists are "populists"... Wounded Bear Dec 2016 #11