Subj : Re: Demagogue Definition
To   : Nick Andre
From : Alan Ianson
Date : Mon Sep 14 2020 07:17 pm

> Exactly, and I'm not seeing any examples of Trump forcibly suppressing
> criticism since the AP, CBC, CTV, CNN, MSNBC and almost any other media
> outlet routinely runs negative stories about him. A fascist dictator would
> have NONE of that.

Sure, Trump and Biden are both ctiticized along with any number of others.

> Last I checked, Americans still have their constitution, ability to vote and
> do things like burn their own flag without being executed for treason. They
> can also enjoy some neato things like have the freedom to buy guns and ammo,
> worship whatever deity they believe in and conduct regular elections.

Indeed. I hope the upcoming election will not be turned into a litigious circus and will not be violent. That may not be the case in Donald Trumps America.

> Seems like the complete opposite of a fascist country, yes?

I see fascism in Amrica everyday. In an interview with Jeanine Pirro Donald Trump said..

This guy was a violent criminal, and the U.S. Marshals killed him. And I will tell you something, that's the way it has to be. There has to be retribution when you have crime like this.

We do need/want Law & Order but retribution doesn't come into it. Extrajudicial killing is not law and order.

> Whatever you see in the news is petty compared to what really goes on in a
>totalitarian regime. The protestors have the right to protest. They managed to
> convince the media and some politicians that defunding the police is a bright
> idea hence the prolonged violence and mayhem. The majority of the media
> reports negatively on Trump almost 24/7. They have the right to do this. And
>Trump is either gone in November or in 4 years. He's not sitting there forever
> plus he's in his 70's - Compared to actual fascist dictator dynasties that
> remain the same for decades.

Donald Trump is a small time dictator and things could indeed get worse. That is not on my wish list.

>> I don't care much for the word fascist, but I don't know a better word.

> How about "President", as thats what Trump is. Except he's not yours or mine.
> Perhaps its a good idea to take a break from your intake of the CTV/CBC
> evening news. You have many posts here complaining about American problems.

I have said Donald Trump is president many times. We all know this.

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