Many nations seem to have given up on democracy, preferring far-right authoritarian politics. Not only are parts of Europe trending this way but so are several nations in South America. Argentina’s political stance is far right with Milei in charge. He is very much aligned with Trump. The president-elect in Chile, Jose Kast, is also aligned with the far-right movement. He’s a big fan of the murderous Pinochet regime of years past. Pinochet was quasi-fascist, so those that like his political style are in the same camp. Kast’s father was aligned with the Nazis in Germany. Fascism always sells itself using patriotism, racial/political bigotry and fear of the other. It never benefits the “common good,” only the elites and business. Fascism promotes vices, while democracy promotes virtues, and yet voters get bamboozled into thinking that fascism is the solution that will save them. It’s an old strategy that worked well in Italy in 1922 but didn't end well.
Steve Rasmussen
Foothills
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