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In reply to the discussion: Can we simply acknowledge that nearly 50% of Americans are enthralled to Fascist, Authoritarianism? [View all]Bradshaw3
(7,962 posts)I would add one more factor. It's called patriarchy and it informs a lot if not most of authoritarian mindsets. The gains made by drumpf in certain demographics that added to his numbers really opened my eyes. I was a supporter of Warren in the primary and was told by some on here that this country would not elect a woman. I disagreed but now think maybe they may be right, or at least if a Democratic woman is the nominee.
A lot of people in this country equate behavior that is nothing but toxic masculinity with being a "real man". Of course drumpf is exactly the opposite example of what being a man means. But just like pro wrestling, tens of millions believe his bullying and false bravado are real when of course he is nothing but a coward and a fraud. Wrestling may just be just entertainment. Patriarchy, however, is real and obviously is still a factor when it comes to supporting fascist autocrats.
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