You believe that a strong, centralized government led by a single authority can create a unified and powerful nation, promoting social order and national pride.
Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in Europe, as a response to rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and the perceived threat of revolutionary socialism. It is characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Fascism rejects assertions of violence as automatically negative in nature and views political violence, war, and imperialism as means that can achieve national rejuvenation.
Fascism emphasizes direct action, including supporting the legitima…
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@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
Can you imagine a scenario where sacrificing some democratic principles could lead to a greater good?
@9JNZ8Z28mos8MO
yes, i believe if we all want to be happy some may have to suffer a bit, but as long as its equal its okay.
@9JP2VYF8mos8MO
I cannot imagine a time where we'd need to sacrifice democracy, what our country stands on for the greater good. If we turn away from some of democracies principles, then we are turning away from all, and that is not what our country is built on.
@9JP2C678mos8MO
Very few scenarios but, it would not be worth losing democracy over.
@9JNZ6P38mos8MO
Sacrificing things that has a bigger value may help other people.
@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
Under what circumstances, if any, would you not speak out against something you believe is wrong?
@9JP4G458mos8MO
If I am captured by a fascist dictator and threatened.
@9JP4DNG8mos8MO
I'd only not speak out if it will personally harm me in a really severe way.
@9JP4F6H8mos8MO
I would only not speak out if it was necessary for the complete betterment of the United States and the consequences of speaking out out weigh that of remaining silent.
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
In what ways do you think government intervention in the economy should be balanced with free-market principles?
@9LDQDHJ6mos6MO
I think the government should be the protector or defender of the economy, but let the economy be open and free.
@9LFCLS5Republican6mos6MO
I think that we the government has the biggest say in helping out environment and making people aware, but we all deserve the rights to do things for ourselves.
@9LDQ6SG6mos6MO
I think the government should step in to stop monopolies
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How do you feel when you think of one person having control over many—is it reassuring or unsettling?
@9KG5FCN8mos8MO
This paper's central concern is with signs of fascism in recent political developments in a number of European countries and the United States.
@9KG5M7R8mos8MO
I can see it both ways but overall feel like we need people to know whats going on in our country and having specific people who are educated on these topics are important.
@9KJQ9NF7mos7MO
Trump Is a big concern for me when I think about"Fascism" just because he does abuse his power and it's very unsettling.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
What personal experiences inform your view on the role of authority in maintaining social order?
@9KND85S7mos7MO
I just think everyone should respect everyone else no matter their race, gender, age, or disability
@9KNF46L7mos7MO
i think everyone should respect each other is so this world would be a better place.
@9KNDLNG7mos7MO
History and other factors along the lines of second hand experience
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Is there ever a time when the suppression of opposition is necessary for a country's survival?
@9HK3WGT10mos10MO
No surpression should be allowed, but its only necessary if a group is actively promoting genocide against a group due to religion, race or ethnicity.
@9HK3V8H10mos10MO
Unless there are enemy troops within your boarders - No.
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
Barring times of war, suppression of opposition is not necessary. Maintaining a regime is secondary to maintaining the order of the people. If certain opposition poses a grave threat to societal order to the point in which it may have serious consequences for the safety of the citizens, allowing it to fester to neglect the wellbeing of the people. In addition to this, opposition which dehumanizes others and justifies itself through populist support must be suppressed with utmost force. We have repeatedly seen what occurs when dehumanizing populists take power, genocide. If opposition is well ordered towards change which remains consistent with what is true and righteous, suppressing it to maintain the regime's power is missing the point of how and why a government should exist in the first place.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
Only when against ideologies like fascism.
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
What lessons from past or current events shape your view on the role of power and authority in governing?
@9RNPYL43mos3MO
US propaganda is so good that we don't even know about it, but other countries sure do
@9RNPQFF3mos3MO
Real fascism has always come from the government. Not the people. Allowing oneself to be misled into thinking their neighbors are the problem instead of the government is the single most vile and ingenious thing the government has ever accomplished.
@9RNQBBZ3mos3MO
The absolute accuracy of Trump( and his minions) following hitler’s, McCarthy’s and Nixon’s playbook
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
Don't let British or French do it. Don't let atheists do it. Don't let Germans do it. Don't let protestants do it. Desecularize. Give the Church moral authority.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
How do you feel about the role of government in maintaining order versus respecting individual freedoms?
@9HK43Y410mos10MO
I feel they should commit to what people say they will do.
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
The primary order a government is called for is to allow one to worship God, if it infringes on one's freedom to do so, it is a disordered government and should be dismantled. The secondary order is maintaining life, if the government cannot do such a thing, it should be dismantled or otherwise tweaked to serve that function so far as the primary order is respected. The function of the state to protect life also applies to eternal life, so it should be within the government's function to enforce the eternal law since following this law is naturally the highest order one can possible… Read more
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
Order does not get to come before one’s freedoms, though lives might, order is a much more arbitrary word.
@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
Which do you value more in a leader: the ability to unite people under a common cause or to encourage diverse ideas?
@9HVMNMR9mos9MO
The ability to encourage diverse ideas, simply because forcing people to all adhere to one idea point has never quite worked.
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
If the ideas relate only to solutions to material problems, diversity is good since it allows a versatile response to various issues. There are some ideas that should not have diversity and naturally contradict what is true and good, therefore a leader should not encourage all ideas. A clear example of this are heretics, their ideas do nothing but Jeopardize the soul of themselves and others. Thought and discourse in of themselves should not be discouraged, since that would stifle an intellectual tradition which is necessary for growth and success, however the truth should not be contradicted.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
To encourage diverse ideas. I have no problem with their individual ideas being their own, but I do believe that others have merit, or at the very least, that ideas in the area of their agreement should be expounded upon.
@ISIDEWITH9mos9MO
What considerations would you take into account when deciding whether to support a strong authoritarian regime?
@9J5XQRR9mos9MO
Why would I support fascism. Fascism is a terrible form of government.
@9J5Y6G99mos9MO
I would have to become more educated regarding Fascism and the impact it has on our government and citizens.
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
Would their rule make society more charitable, protect the unprotected, and willing to pursue holiness? If no, take a hike.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
There are no considerations, I refuse to support something like that.
@ISIDEWITH11mos11MO
Do you believe there are situations where a centralized authoritarian government might be necessary or beneficial?
@9H65CXQ11mos11MO
A facist government is never necessary or beneficial
@GloopdevIndependent4mos4MO
Absolutely, only if the authority is of greater moral and intellectual character than the populace at large. An authoritarian leader must be exceptional.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
Really just during a wartime, or in self-defense, but I still strongly stand against it.
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