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Americans divided on whether fascism could take hold at home
Original: Some Americans would give an emphatic "No" to the question "Can fascism come to America after it has been defeated abroa
A discussion is circulating arguing that many Americans would firmly reject the idea that fascism could emerge in the United States, even after the country helped defeat it abroad. The point being raised is that this confidence itself may reflect a blind spot, with commentators suggesting fascism can arrive through domestic means rather than foreign conquest, and that history and propaganda shape how people perceive the threat.
Why now: Ongoing concerns about authoritarian trends in US politics are prompting debate over whether America is immune to fascism.
Evidence
- Some Americans would give an emphatic "No" to the question "Can fascism come to America after it has been defeated abroad?" # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda · army_talk_fascism · 7
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