The Real Threat of the Melania Moment
I got back home just in time to watch the New York delegation push Donald Trump over the top.And make him officially the Republican party's candidate for President.And while it…
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Nigel Farage and the Rise of the Anti-Brexit Resistance
Six years ago, while campaigning for his racist UKIP party, Nigel Farage narrowly escaped death when his small plane crashed in a field.But although Farage survived, Britain may not be…
Jason Kenney and the Brexit Racist Horror Show
As you may remember the ghastly uber right-wing Con Jason Kenney couldn't wait to trumpet his joy at the Brexit result.Calling it a triumph of hope over fear, even though…
Donald Trump and the American Horror Story
In one of last posts I told you how shocked most LGBT Americans were to hear themselves described as Donald Trump's newest supporters.With that ghastly bigot now claiming that after…
The G20 Summit and the Police State in Toronto
It's been almost six years, but I'll never forget that weekend. The weekend of the G20 Summit in Toronto.When they turned my neighbourhood into an armed camp, more than 1,000…
Donald Trump and the Fascist Question
Donald Trump may be looking and sounding crazier than ever. Calling for guns to be allowed in classrooms.While also calling for Hillary Clinton's bodyguards to be disarmed.But despite his deranged…
Fighting Fascism by way of Understanding the Fascists
One of the common criticisms of advocacy films like Bully that I’ve heard and share is that the filmmakers narrowly focus on victims without ever exploring those who perpetrate. These…
Fighting Fascism by way of Understanding the Fascists
One of the common criticisms of advocacy films like Bully that I’ve heard and share is that the filmmakers narrowly focus on victims without ever exploring those who perpetrate. These…
Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Charged With Assault
Donald Trump is a foul bully who has encouraged violence at his rallies, and made it very clear that he has no respect for women.So who can really be surprised…
Rightward shift in Regional German Elections
Filed under: Europe, Fascism Tagged: far-right, German Elections, Germany
The "Melting-Pot" is Boiling Over. . . .
There has, understandably, been much talk recently about the potential decline of the US into genuine fascism. Strict discourse on such matters depends, of course, on how one defines the…
The "Melting-Pot" is Boiling Over. . . .
There has, understandably, been much talk recently about the potential decline of the US into genuine fascism. Strict discourse on such matters depends, of course, on how one defines the…
Donald Trump and Abraham Lincoln’s Ominous Warning
There have been quite a few stories and cartoons in the media recently, wondering what Abraham Lincoln, if he was alive today, would say about the dangerous demagogue Donald Trump.All…
Donald Trump and the Road to Fascism
For months Donald Trump has been whipping his fanatical followers into a frenzy with his inflammatory racist rhetoric.Stirring up tensions in his already badly divided country.And yesterday those tensions exploded…
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Authoritarians
It was depending upon your point of view, either a ghastly gaffe, or a fascist moment.Donald Trump in Orlando yesterday, leading his followers in a solemn pledge to vote for…
Springtime for Hitler or Donald Drumpf
If you have ever seen the musical or the movie The Producers, you know it's about two Broadway producers who make a terrible mistake.They decide they can make more money…
Donald Trump and the Bigot Wizard
For weeks Donald Trump has been flirting with fascism. And teetering on the edge of the Pit of Depravity.By retweeting material from white supremacists.In a desperate effort to flatter them,…
Obama’s Vision and Legacy: A retrospective look at the Obama presidency – before we lose all sight of recent history, as our culture is wont to do
Here are three short articles which I wrote between 2011 and 2015 which sum up the Obama presidency, and the Obama vision and legacy. We should remember, those who…
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Violent Demagogue
Donald Trump has claimed that he could shoot a person in the middle of a crowded street and his supporters would still vote for him.And despite that statement it seems…