In the reading “Ur-Fascism,” the author states fourteen features of what Ur-fascism is. According to the authors outline, I believe that his outline is very relevant for today. I will focus on two points that the author states: elitism and that Ur-Fascism grows up and seeks for consensus by exploiting and exacerbating the natural fear of difference.”
The cult of tradition. From this statement, I get the idea of how in the city I grew up in did not want to get rid of the Confederate flag because of its history. The Confederate flag has a derogatory meaning that the citizens of Brandon, Mississippi did not want to let go. There was a protest to keep this flag hanging and to keep the tradition of having it hanging next to the Flag. For the second phrase “Ur-Fascism grows up and seeks for consensus by exploiting and exacerbating the natural fear of difference,” Trump is a perfect example of this. In my opinion, Trump also represents cult of tradition. What exactly does “Make America Great Again” mean? The tradition of keeping whites the superior race? Trump always refer to people of color as offensive terms. Calling black protestors thugs but the attack on the U.S. capitol was just a sign of needing to heal. He referred to Covid-19 as the Chinese virus. Trump also has the “fear” of immigrants. Trump uses all his power to get rid of immigrants by raiding their property and separating them from their families. He constantly states, “the hell out of our country.” He calls immigrants animals, criminals, killers, predators, etc. Trump is a racist and believed that him and his followers were superior
Praying Over the Mayhem: Unity Rally in Brandon opposed by counter-protesters (wlbt.com)
Chart: How Trump Talks About Immigrants | Statista
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