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In reply to the discussion: We have a problem: the goings-on at the NY Times [View all]mia
(8,360 posts)5. In other words:
If you don't unite in support of Trump - racist violence may continue.
In "The Five Stages of Fascism," published in 1998, Paxton defined seven feelings that act as "mobilizing passions" for fascist regimes:
The primacy of the group. Supporting the group feels more important than maintaining either individual or universal rights.
Believing that one's group is a victim. This justifies any behavior against the group's enemies.
The belief that individualism and liberalism enable dangerous decadence and have a negative effect on the group.
A strong sense of community or brotherhood. This brotherhood's "unity and purity are forged by common conviction, if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary."
Individual self-esteem is tied up in the grandeur of the group. Paxton called this an "enhanced sense of identity and belonging."
Extreme support of a "natural" leader, who is always male. This results in one man taking on the role of national savior....
Believing that one's group is a victim. This justifies any behavior against the group's enemies.
The belief that individualism and liberalism enable dangerous decadence and have a negative effect on the group.
A strong sense of community or brotherhood. This brotherhood's "unity and purity are forged by common conviction, if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary."
Individual self-esteem is tied up in the grandeur of the group. Paxton called this an "enhanced sense of identity and belonging."
Extreme support of a "natural" leader, who is always male. This results in one man taking on the role of national savior....
https://www.livescience.com/57622-fascism.html
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Trolls WANT you to cancel the NYT. Don't do it. Here are the other articles today:
Liberty Belle
Aug 2019
#28
You do know they can tweak their online content to most appeal to individual readers, right?
intheflow
Aug 2019
#39
Wow indeed. How did they ever get "a call to unity" from his history of racism.
58Sunliner
Aug 2019
#7
That's still the first thing that springs to mind when the NYT is mentioned
FiveGoodMen
Aug 2019
#37
I canceled my online subscription months ago because of shit like this, and
50 Shades Of Blue
Aug 2019
#14
Too late for me with the NYT but that might come in handy for other stuff. Thanks!
50 Shades Of Blue
Aug 2019
#35