In all US-based media pieces I have seen over the last 4 years, this is the very first where somebody raises the geopolitical dangers of American democracy failing. As a European, I am astounded that this fact is not received more attention.
@susylove7739
2 жыл бұрын
I am dutch and living in France. I totally agree with you. This needs much more attention. Think of the situation in Germany. This is dangerous. Support please Midas Touch, The Lincoln Project etc. Make contact with the media in your land to warn. Thanks for this great talk.
@mht5353
2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENTLY PUT, Thanking you.
@Bisquick
2 жыл бұрын
*_TLDR; version of my other 2 comment screed of consciousness from a slightly different angle:_* I would say a materially grounded definition of "fascism" to break through the more aesthetic surface level culturally reinforced understanding is like the colonial mechanisms of empire coming back home to reinforce itself domestically with those social control mechanisms on some subjugated class of the population, like the often glossed over _2nd_ reich did after a genocide against the Herero and Namaqua subjugated populations in modern day Namibia/Shark Island, complete with scientific experimentation/racism and concentration camps, funnily enough the same 2nd reich social order praised by nonother than W.E.B. Du Bois who Stanley mentioned briefly in this video though this particular brutality and far greater hindsight was unbeknownst to him, basically a proving grounds for institutionalizing social bondage via terror/surveillance. The Phoenix Program coming back home for domestic implementation fully and explicitly (as it already has, and been explicitly cited in some police departments, perhaps unsurprisingly), surely with robot gun dogs. Robert Paxton in The Anatomy of Fascism defines it pretty succinctly as such, as well as a more general notion, essentially _"the suppression of the left amidst popular enthusiasm"_ evidenced especially clearly in say Mussolini's march on Rome, the blackshirt street brawlers under his direction taking out channeling their social purposelessness and pent up energies into beating up union/labor leaders, effectively a giant demonstration of the movement's utility in this task, posturing to capital for further support (spoiler: gets further support lol...). There is of course a _major_ difference between now and the 30s which is of course the US has established a _global_ neoliberal corporate empire at the behest of now _supranational_ finance/corporate capital, starting immediately after WWII with Bretton-Woods cementing the dollar as the global reserve currency (petrodollar vulnerability exposed after Nixon shock with OPEC oil embargo in '73 patched up) and using dat IMF/World Bank as well as unilateral sanctions (imposed on 1/3rd of the world currently) to coerce any sort of confined labor pools required to maximize profits, unrestricted flow of capital/tight restriction of labor is of course the mechanism by which they maintain this, moving around to reinforce itself where necessary and essentially offload any potential single points of vulnerability, global whack-a-mole but for labor power to use a bad analogy. I mean it's effectively the optimates of the late Roman empire but with guns and nukes, oh and climate change, more accurately "the common ruin of the contending classes" and this is of course we somehow need to internationalize and get out of this convenient fiction of Westphalian nation-states as being geopolitically relevant.
@roughhabit9085
2 жыл бұрын
[ On Ancient Athens] In the end, more than freedom, they wanted security. They wanted a comfortable life ,and in the end they lost it all - security, comfort, and freedom. When the Athenians finally wanted not to give to society , but for society to give to them, when the freedom they wished for was freedom from responsibility , then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again. Edward Gibbon. This is what’s happening around the world.
@aralornwolf3140
2 жыл бұрын
David Pakman interviewed a Canadian who had that same view two days ago...
@alegorets1
Жыл бұрын
Finally, someone calls the rising up fascism by its name - fascism. That's exactly what happens to US now
@ScaleScarborough-jq8zx
Ай бұрын
Finally? Wtf?
@KatyYoder-cq1kc
8 күн бұрын
PLEASE REPORT WAR CRIMES, USA COMMUNISTS, NEO NAZIS AND AXIS OF EVIL: Cease and desist malicious use of AI: espionage, poisoning, physical cyber attacks, vandalism, death threats, intellectual property theft. I am not your property! Supremacists, terrorists and Communists, Free Masons, Perverted WOKE Church and Clergy
@Stevon987
3 сағат бұрын
Yes. Far Right doesn’t mean shit. It’s Fascism full on
@N_Ides
2 жыл бұрын
The two party system is broken. We need to be free of this binary choice and open up the elections to whoever is best qualified, not just the ones the GOP and Dems recommend.
@dodge-ut6ti
2 жыл бұрын
YOUR WRONG.WHAT YOU WANT IS LIKE ITALY 80 GOVERNMENTS IN 80 YEARS.
@Morlock1943
2 жыл бұрын
@@dodge-ut6ti Do you know that among those 60-80 democracies, which work, this is the norm. USA is proberly the only democracy in the entire world who only "allows" 2 parties.
@dodge-ut6ti
2 жыл бұрын
@@Morlock1943 Remember the NAZI used that fractured style of government to take power. P S The last time iI saw a ballot for President there must have been 15 candidates on it.
@garlandalmarode6396
2 жыл бұрын
Thomas Jefferson had concerns a two party system would be bad for the country. He was right imo. If you open it up though it becomes more free and real freedom is not what the super rich want. Now they control everything, and are afraid they 'll lose their money if the system opens up. It's easy for them to control just 2 parties.
@Morlock1943
2 жыл бұрын
@@garlandalmarode6396 In Denmark we have a party which main concern is the poor people (how can they help that group in society) which the middleclass and the rich do not really care about. The politicians in Washington have lost any connection with any of the problems normal americans have.
@JCGible
5 ай бұрын
I went to look at a lawn sweeper that I found on Craigslist. The gentleman and his friend were commenting on the Trump story of the day. I couldn't control my mouth and had to stick up for America and corrected their ignorance. I believe I was fortunate to have left there alive. These people have been filled with everything the author was talking about in this interview. The future is uncertain.
@KatyYoder-cq1kc
8 күн бұрын
PLEASE REPORT WAR CRIMES, USA COMMUNISTS, NEO NAZIS AND AXIS OF EVIL: Cease and desist malicious use of AI: espionage, poisoning, physical cyber attacks, vandalism, death threats, intellectual property theft. I am not your property! Supremacists, terrorists and Communists, Free Masons, Perverted WOKE Church and Clergy
@danielkanewske8473
2 жыл бұрын
I'm incredibly impressed that this discussion has finally occurred at this level of journalism. Typically this conversation is had on the fringe of journalism. I appreciate Amanpour and Co for engaging.
@MarcillaSmith
2 жыл бұрын
It's darkly humorous how he talks about "projecting on ones enemies what oneself is actually doing." Both of the major parties are accusing the other of attempting to undermine the voting process in service to the elites, while making false appeals to working people. Neither will admit their part - the "other" is always worse.
@danmortenson5274
2 жыл бұрын
It's about fricking HIGH TIME the discussion finally made it to Prime Time...
@islamreads6459
2 жыл бұрын
PROJECTION. THERE'S NO PURITY MORALS!! NO REAL ELECTION. " ELITIST" OWNED ELECTORAL COLLEGE * GET FINAL WORD & DOMINANCE!! Mass Panics!!! YES!!
@prkrmc6457
2 жыл бұрын
Authoritarianism is unfortunately currently present on both sides of the aisle is America. The right is more obvious on their attempts to steal an election and especially with an imbecile like trump for a spokesperson. But the progressive left has just as dangerous tendencies, especially regarding limiting freedoms of speech and expression based on levels of victimhood and societal oppression.
@aubreydebliquy8051
2 жыл бұрын
The toxic effect of using the pedigree of Amanpour and Co to lend credibility to party propaganda cant be overstated.
@martinrodgers6114
2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian, I fear this greatly. The thought of a fascist, authoritarian state to our south is frightening. We would not stand a chance if they decided they want our resources, or wanted to export their "brand" to the north. The same goes for the southern US border. I pray the US electorate see the light before it is too late. Strange how we never learn from history.
@canmima6529
2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian myself, if what you stated happens in the US and it becomes facist, in truth and honesty, my family is ready to move to Europe.
@jpbrindamour5467
2 жыл бұрын
You already live in a fa sc ist country. The last 2 years have been a steady slide. How are you resisting?
@janvanveelen
2 жыл бұрын
Don't pray, do something.
@dmwalker24
2 жыл бұрын
Not to be the doomsayer, but the American electorate couldn't see the light even if they had their eyelids removed. I'm sitting right in the middle of this ultimate combination of stupidity and military weaponry, and everyone should be very worried.
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
I think they only want tar sands and the like that they can make money off of. Also, to use Canada as a demon for socialized medicine.
@valleyvox
2 жыл бұрын
Domestic Violence in the home uses the same playbook as fascism outside the home. Projection and Gaslighting etc.
@scottgarner7290
8 ай бұрын
solid observation Micro and macro
@annalisavajda252
7 ай бұрын
Yes there is litigation abuse used in domestic violence situations also there is a video about that on you tube also. In America both sides are accusing the other of weaponizing the justice system and lying though and both sides are wealthy most Democratic Presidents were lawyers too Clinton Obama Biden they could very well also be manipulative. The SCOTUS has biases also look how Trump bragged about ending abortion rights he wasn't even in office at that time and he's not even a judge either.
@robinantonio8870
4 ай бұрын
It's all narcissists trying to control others because they need power and benefits from being in power
@cinziam457
2 ай бұрын
And guess which party voted against protecting victims of domestic violence? Trump's MAGA/"Republicans"
@bertnijhof5413
2 жыл бұрын
I'm Dutch and was born one week after the German Army in my country capitulated to the 1st Canadian Army. I lived 10km from the German boundary and did see a lot of German TV, including their excellent documentary about the Nazis from 1918 to 1945. The cause for the election victory of Hitler's NSDAP was: - the support from the German Industrialists (oligarchs) of Krupp; IG Farben and many others; - an impoverished and desperate population; - a charismatic ruthless leader receiving a cult like adoration; - the believe in superiority of the Germanic White Race; - the SA Militia (SturmAbteilung) on the streets beating up socialists and members of "inferior" races, e.g The Jews, Gypsies or Slavs (Poles; Russians; etc). I see the same situation in the USA, only the names changed and the "inferior" races are adapted to the US location. Remember the first coup of Adolf Hitler failed, but his second after the Reichstag Fire has been successful, because Hitler and the NSDAP were better prepared. Führer Trump and the Republican Nazi Party are currently preparing for their second coup. The US Justice Department seems deep asleep, if true the USA is doomed.
@petecartwright5211
8 ай бұрын
Well done. History repeats if you let it...
@Wulf425
7 ай бұрын
Exactly right, our laws and courts seem unable to constrain this single person who flaunts laws without consequences. The mass media normalizes him by treating him as just another candidate and giving him airtime.
@owenhoong88
7 ай бұрын
Did you also know that it was the Jews that called for boycott of the Germany product during their economic depression?
@whenwedecay
5 ай бұрын
Ignorance and lack of education runs deep in the Republican cult. They have no idea what they are asking for when they say they want a Dictatorship
@marymccluer1630
4 ай бұрын
Ivanna Trump, his first wife, said Trump kept a book of Hitler's speeches by his bedside. I find this telling not only because he kept it by his bedside, but because he had it at all. Trump is renown for not reading much of anything.
@Rhythmicons
2 жыл бұрын
We're divided over issues of race when we SHOULD be united over issues of class.
@ey67
2 жыл бұрын
True
@direwolf6234
2 жыл бұрын
listen to morning joe this morning he sounds like bernie sanders ...
@Rhythmicons
2 жыл бұрын
@cherryhoneyricola Of course you are absolutely right, and I appreciate you for articulating it that way.
@laluba3603
2 жыл бұрын
@cherryhoneyricola Yes. Too, is the key word here.
@krook5158
2 жыл бұрын
Right now we are divided over medical status more then race.
@gneissnicebaby
2 жыл бұрын
"We have a responsibility. Not to invade other countries and make them democratic...Our responsibility is to represent the push towards democracy." Loved that! Absolutely yes! Everything this man is saying is SO important.
@Metal0sopher
2 жыл бұрын
Yet it is not registering with so many americans. We're about to watch democracy die here. So the question is? Why is this messaging so bad? Clearly it is. This messaging should win over Trumpism, but it is not. So what do we need to do different to help blind followers of Trumpism open their eyes. Insulting them isn't working. IF we don't change the messaging, we will lose.
@fredschnerbert1238
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, someone replied, but it can't be seen! Which comments does KZitem Block? *Some videos you see 15 reply, but when you click on reply, you see five!!!* *Big Brother is watching..*
@MagdaLena-w6g
Жыл бұрын
Fascist despotic government that is
@hyzercreek
Жыл бұрын
@@fredschnerbert1238 I see your reply only, but it says3 replies.
@fredschnerbert1238
Жыл бұрын
@@hyzercreek Happens a lot on youtube, I have no idea what type of "filtering" they use to keep people from seeing other peoples comments, or their goal in doing that...
@DownMichael
2 жыл бұрын
I say this to my Canadian friends when they tell me that U.S. politics has nothing to do with us.
@cherylsibson2529
2 жыл бұрын
and I agree with you until they make their problems our problems or the world's problems, that's the difference. so when do we say something?
@juditrotter5176
2 жыл бұрын
How trusting.
@robertblue3795
2 жыл бұрын
Canadian here. Been watching this unfold ever since Trump was elected. When America goes fascist, the possibility of conflicts around the world will increase enormously.
@dawnoceanside7300
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertblue3795 is it amazing to you that Americans (left and Indy's) are silent. No where to be found/seen? I'm an anti war demonstrator, they sat on the couch for 20 years!!! Spending trillions, killing 1 million innocent Iraqis, thousands of dead Americans, 2 million displaced Iraqis...... Never mind Afghanistan!!! Osama was OUR CIA operative!!! Wtf will it take?? Marinemomof3 ♥️🇺🇲
@robertblue3795
2 жыл бұрын
@@dawnoceanside7300 sadly, the real fight for freedom and justice may be ahead and many Americans will need to join and look to people like you for courage and inspiration.
@dorothysfriend
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is spot on, I hope more people see this in America. He was right about the abortion issue, and right about Trump and the male dominated rule makers. My god this guy is a genius.
@ivantheterrible6659
Ай бұрын
The democrat party is far more guilty of fascism than the republicans or trump
@KatyYoder-cq1kc
8 күн бұрын
PLEASE REPORT WAR CRIMES, USA COMMUNISTS, NEO NAZIS AND AXIS OF EVIL: Cease and desist malicious use of AI: espionage, poisoning, physical cyber attacks, vandalism, death threats, intellectual property theft. I am not your property! Supremacists, terrorists and Communists, Free Masons, Perverted WOKE Church and Clergy
@alanmacification
2 жыл бұрын
" ' Fascist ' is just the name of our party. We are really Corporatists. " -Benito Mussolini, Fascist dictator, Italy, 1925-45
@EarlBritt
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant comment thanks,
@matthewkopp2391
2 жыл бұрын
He didn’t write or say that but he did write something similar. And much more precise. The Corporate State and its Organization (p. 133) The corporate State considers that private enterprise in the sphere of production is the most effective and useful instrument in the interest of the nation. In view of the fact that private organisation of production is a function of national concern, the organiser of the enterprise is responsible to the State for the direction given to production. State intervention in economic production arises only when private initiative is lacking or insufficient, or when the political interests of the State are involved. This intervention may take the form of control, assistance or direct management. The USA does have some version of this, but not exactly. There is no presidential dictators that leads the state, there are presidential puppets who mouth propaganda on behalf of corporations. There is a very important reason to make this distinction. And a good reason not to call Trump a fascist. Because it let‘s neoliberalism off the hook entirely. They can simply blame each successive puppet that they put into power. Meanwhile isn’t it striking that Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden all have similar policies on the most contentious issues? Take for example arms sales to Saudia Arabia. All four mentioned did it. Ironically when Obama did it Hillary Clinton was trashed for it as SOS, only for Trump to make an even big arms sale, but the legislation authorized the sale as well. Why? Because it serves multiple corporate interests. This is one example but there is a long list of others.
@theosphilusthistler712
2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewkopp2391 As Chris Hedges likes to remind us Sheldon Wolin coined "inverted totalitariansim" to describe the current arrangement. It's the natural fruition of a few decades of neoliberalism. It's the same partnership of corporate and state power to subordinate the people but, with the state having been shrunk and weakened, it is led by corporate power with the state largely kept on for its monopoly on violence. In any case I'm not watching this guy again. Clicked before I recalled. I watched the last one and he was completely missing the point. If I recall correctly he seemed to think it was about Trumpism or that the US has not already become a one-party/two faction state.
@gsten2116
2 жыл бұрын
@@theosphilusthistler712 Any thoughts on fixing the problem?
@patriziacasagrande3833
2 жыл бұрын
So you are one of few that understands that the definition of fascism is the alignment of industry and government. Sound familiar? Big Pharma, big agriculture, big banks , big automakers big financial companies, big military and military industries, all not only too big to fail but too big to audit or jail for their corrupt activities. (2008 financial crisis). Corporate welfare , the public support of bailing out crooks is institutionalized. Public paid research is passed to these private entities for their profit. The usa does not need a Mussolini type fascist leader of state . It has laws like Citizens United and politicians such as Mitt Romney ( just one example) who claim corporations are people and money is political voice. It was Once said " the Nazis lost ww2 the fascists won.
@beachbum1523
2 жыл бұрын
When I used the term "Fascist Oligarchy" back in 2015, warning people that we were headed down that road, people called me an alarmist. Now, we're well down that road.
@chrisbova9686
2 жыл бұрын
Self destruct has been programmed into humanity. Our tech insures we all perish.
@Infidelx
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the economy is dead. The elites have stolen everything.
@alanhowitzer
2 жыл бұрын
The leftists are the most fascist of all.
@DescartesStrollsIntoAPub
2 жыл бұрын
@@alanhowitzer Fascism is a right wing ideology. Read a history book and stop being stupid.
@alanhowitzer
2 жыл бұрын
@@DescartesStrollsIntoAPub Fascism is not left or right. Fascism is the merger of corporate and government power.
@tomover9905
2 жыл бұрын
Glaring omission in this discussion: the main driver of authoritarianism is the fact that the ultra-rich and giant multinational corporations own both political parties
@matthewkopp2391
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a mediocre analysis.
@tomover9905
2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewkopp2391 There is a lot of this sort of hand wringing from the main stream liberal establishment. The core political crisis is plutocracy and oligarchy. Sanctimonious speeches by corporatist Democratic politicians during both impeachments and during the Jan 6 insurrection hearings ring hollow to half of the country. I supported Sanders and I'm pro-Queer, pro-feminist, pro-immigrant, pro-Green New Deal, pro-tax the rich, pro-secular, and my family is multiracial. I'm certainly not pro-Trump. But both parties are addicted to militarism and corporate money.
@matthewkopp2391
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomover9905 As far as militarism Donald Trump at least played as if he was anti-military interventionism while Clinton strangely bragged about it. To what extent Trump truly was is anyone‘s guess. But if one took him at his word it reveals to what extent both the CIA and Pentagon and are beyond the control of the President even though they legally are under the president. And if you don’t believe him, if he played a total charade, it shows to what extent any President will lie to preserve the military status quo. So based on this issue alone a reasonable person can conclude that the Presidency is a sham at this point. We don‘t elect Presidents we elect propaganda ministers. As far as corporatism, that is obvious to anyone paying attention. So the analysis is about fascism. Based on the historical definition of Mussolini‘s government we don‘t have fascism which is a central tyrant collaborating with corporations. We have corporations with puppet presidents. So the liberal hand wringing is about an illusion shattering. We have a Republic with all three branches of government manipulated by corporations. But the worst manipulation is that of dividing the citizenry. citizens of both parties and independents don’t feel the government is representing their interests and the media is instructing people to hate each other. The January 6 event whether manipulated by Trump or not is about the right not believing we have a legitimate government. And that is sadly where we really are. It is truly strange that some people like de Blasio allowed the statue of Jefferson to be taken down. Not that we ought to worship an imperfect man, but what Jefferson actually said is a complete threat to corporatism, plutocracy, oligarchy, and the current military. He wanted „freedom from monopolies“ written into the Bill of Rights. Heaven forbid there is historical figure that could unite both left and right in many of his actual ideas. So I can pretend, and caste a vote for Bernie Sanders, but my real feeling is we are living in an illusion.
@ey67
2 жыл бұрын
True. Why don't they give out Oscars for these performances. They are so moving that I am yawning out of control. Maybe they are worried that there will be THE knock at their door. Maybe someday soon is becoming a reality. I am 72 but won't live long enough to see it . Sadly. I could use a good laugh 😂 before I go out.
@RussCR5187
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomover9905 said: "The core political crisis is plutocracy and oligarchy." PLUS the fact that those very same sociopathic "leaders" have already captured our traditional democratic institutions of change. Elections are thoroughly manipulated with big-money propaganda advertising, members of congress now represent the donor class not the electorate, the Supreme Court (and many other judges) have been politically appointed, and the mass media is controlled by corporate billionaires. Lately the tech companies have gotten into the act by suppressing "unfavorable" information. The only power "we the people" have left is the power of superior numbers, gathered in the streets demanding a government devoid of big-money oligarchic influence. So we ask: what can be done? Sustained mass demonstrations of non-violent civil disobedience. It's our only viable option for success. (And by the way, there's a time limit. Climate change will not wait the "several decades" it would take to correct a severe setback in democracy).
@stevenpersamanos23
2 жыл бұрын
100% right. This is a very scary time for our people and for our Democracy.
@timothycollins1968
Жыл бұрын
Steven persamanos……I agree. We have a dementia patient in the White House who has no idea what is going on. And he says he wants to run again. God help us.
@Ren33469
8 ай бұрын
@timothycollins1968 not a sore loser at all😂
@earthjustice01
Жыл бұрын
Stanley: "If you keep the politics of fear and panic alive, people will set aside democracy....they are not going to be able to think reasonably and rationally."
@lilianamendive6222
2 жыл бұрын
As a European, I am worried about democracy, specially after Trump's endorsement of Viktor Orban.
@elaineburnett5230
2 жыл бұрын
We should all be worried.
@cb4664
2 жыл бұрын
That’s his idol. He is copying his playbook to the letter.
@e-spy
2 жыл бұрын
@@cb4664 no. He is copying Hitler's. He keeps the Hitler "bible" at his bedside.
@e-spy
2 жыл бұрын
yes, if US democracy falls, no country will be safe. Most of us true Americans are aware. We are very worried about the rest of the world as well as our own country. We are still reeling at the damage four years of Trump has done! Even so, American Democracy is on oxygen, and we may need some help here.
@stevenroberts3944
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you shouldn’t rely on something so feeble as democracy is?
@JoelApplegate
2 жыл бұрын
Projection: Accusing others of what you are guilty of. I've watched the republican party do that for decades! They've practically mastered the technique.
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
If they get there first, what are you going to say, "I know you are, but what am I?"
@janinemoyers8356
13 күн бұрын
The irony is you were actually projecting right now in your reply. The left has been doing this for years actually you just have not been paying attention brainwashed from what CNN has been telling you
@lovelight9261
2 жыл бұрын
“ every Republican politician needs to disassociate themselves from the mass attempt to create and stoke eventual political violence.” Thank you, Mr. Stanley. Godspeed!
@fairandbalanced4666
2 жыл бұрын
Every democrat must do that as well.
@kesart8378
2 жыл бұрын
@@fairandbalanced4666 They have, mate; you just haven't been paying attention.
@fairandbalanced4666
2 жыл бұрын
@@kesart8378 They never did that in the summer of 2020. Nancy Pelosi said: "I just don't know why there aren't uprisings all over the country. Maybe there will be".
@talez5361
2 жыл бұрын
@@fairandbalanced4666 The consistent attempt on the parts Of the so-called right (which is now really a cover for Nazism and neo-fascism) to equate the 2020 so-called uprisings (which was really a fight for not only civil rights but human rights) with what you all did on January 6th, 2021, and have a historical narrative of doing all throughout not just the United States of America, but the world. You spread your worldviews and political philosophies at the tip of the sword-you have done that since the invention of Weaponry used to take the lives of men and women, children and babies. This is your philosophy. You reap the natural backlash from a group of people who are sick and tired of having the boot of fascist, of racist, of Nazis, of bigots (all in positions of power) on their neck and they lash out at it and because you see the backlash, you go ahead and use that as justification for everything that you wanted to do, have done and will do in the future. You're no big deal man. You guys were a blip in history in the 1930s and 40s and you will be eviscerated now. It doesn't matter how many weapons of war you have or how advanced you are in savagery (and the idea and concepts of Taking Lives) you're not going to win. Yes, you will prevail in the beginning because there are a lot of people that are not taking you all seriously. But the fact of the matter is that’s not how Wars are won. Wars are won through long-term planning and you guys aren't thinking this completely through, the only thing you're thinking about is the immediacy of your evil and the fact that you currently have the demographics on your side. The demographic numbers to do a lot of the vicious and heinous s*** that you always wanted to do, but once people honestly can get on the same accord and realize that you guys are serious? Everyone who is not you will get involved in stopping you and you're going to get f****** creamed…believe that. It won't just be Americans, you'l bring the world into this and against you and hopefully we can rid the world (finally) of you vulturistic, greedy and myopic subset of white people, capitalists, corporatists, and sychophants that disgrace your race by being the loudest voices that shame the rest of you.
@maekong2010
2 жыл бұрын
Rotsa Ruk!
@maryanneslater9675
2 жыл бұрын
What he said about 17 year olds with guns -- less than 6 months later two 18 year olds went out and committed mass shootings. One very definitely racially motivated. One lashing out not at the peers who bullied him, but cowardly attacking innocent helpless children. And the NRA keeps helping to build fascism.
@adamweissman5797
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is saying it like it is. We've got a 1930 Germany situation here, combined with apocalyptic climate crisis and a deadly pandemic. The MAGA crazies must be stopped now.
@neliborba101
2 жыл бұрын
There is no apocalyptic climate crisis. That is a leftist lie to control the planet and its resources.
@dragonsbreathe2164
2 жыл бұрын
@@neliborba101 didn’t you just had a power outage in all of Texas and a massive storm hit the south killing factory workers.
@chrisbova9686
2 жыл бұрын
@@neliborba101 Tavistock, but they are propagandized to believe humans are bad.
@chrisbova9686
2 жыл бұрын
@@dragonsbreathe2164 geoengineering
@diddyxl
2 жыл бұрын
@@smidgemcgee9609 Truth usually hurts but you laugh.
@OMEGALFA.
Жыл бұрын
If a former US president is found guilty of commiting treason and inciting an insurrection against the USA during his term in office, what gives him the right to keep his Secret Service detail for the rest of his natural life???!
@scourge6563
Жыл бұрын
What's makes you so sure that a certain former US President will be tried, let alone convicted of treason? And anyways, all of his Nazi-Republican co-conspirators even now STILL remain in office, when they should be facing those same charges. No Hitler succeeds without his Nazi brownshirts and Republicans are Trump's. The abject failure of the rest of us to understand this basic fact and act accordingly is why the country is soon to die at their hands as a democratic republic under rule of law.
@wendwllhickey6426
5 ай бұрын
If you are willing to sell out your freedom for security, you won't have security or freedom 😢
@wendwllhickey6426
5 ай бұрын
The difference here we are heavily armed and middle class and poor are armed just like the police and it might turn out that rich won't come out on top even shut down the economy and it will really hurt the fich😂
@robinantonio8870
4 ай бұрын
Or to run again!
@xelamercedes
3 ай бұрын
The list of "glitches" in the American democracy experiment grows longer each week. If we survive the current fascist assault, we would be wise to launch a focused modification, re-imagining, and revision of our governing documents and systems.
@TheeDavidDee
2 жыл бұрын
We need to get Professor Stanley on every MSM outlet ASAP His wisdom must be heard
@mikeriley3938
2 жыл бұрын
Get him on Fake Fox media in place of Tucker the Fascist Carlson
@birdgirl1516
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the problem-the corporations that run our main media outlets LIKE DIVISION because it’s very profitable. Imagine our country if media was more like this?? We have propaganda machines on BOTH sides.
@mikeriley3938
2 жыл бұрын
@@birdgirl1516 The Republican propaganda machine is lies, upon lies, upon lies, that's all based now on one big lie. So Houston we have a problem. Say what you may about the Democrats propaganda machine. One is like night and one is like day. In other words the Republicans have gone to the dark side of propaganda.
@randominternetuser2888
2 жыл бұрын
@@birdgirl1516 really? Show us any examples of both sides? I would say the division you feel is your conscience telling you one thing but you decided something else. When the news reports evidence and you think it looks bad on purpose, that's not the news telling you what to think... that's your conscience.
@quinndawsonosgood5261
2 жыл бұрын
He's been on all of them and more if you count major social media pages/channels. The problem is the political left can't come to terms with reality.....same with anthropogenic global warming. So America will be a fascist autocracy in less than a decade as a result.
@kbone8137
2 жыл бұрын
"Violent action against government sometimes justified"?? On the face of it, yes. But look at two fallacies against this statement in view of the facts here - (1) The violence was conducted by the incumbent government against the nation, and its constitution and democracy. (2) The violence was not in defense of freedom and democracy, but on the contrary, in the promotion of tyranny and fascism. I will simply vote AGAINST each and every single candidate that has NOT openly denounced the Trump movement. That said, I will vote FOR any person who has the GREATEST CHANCE of defeating that candidate. This is an all out battle at the ballot box for our country in its existential threat from autocratic rule by insane people with zero heart and soul. I recommend you do the same.
@Soapandwater6
2 жыл бұрын
With you all the way!
@GladysAlicea
2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you, but our greatest problem is what happens before we vote. In the current gerrymandering system, redistricting builds voting blocks that give the most power to the fewest people, also removing current Democratic legislators. The outcome becomes predetermined. This is a huge problem that, while it's benefitted both sides, the Democrats need to lean on, explain and fight, otherwise our votes mean nothing.
@kbone8137
2 жыл бұрын
@@GladysAlicea Yes, we are at a profound reckoning in our country's history. No doubt about it. It will be a true test of our democracy. If the democracy gives the country away, the lies will win the day and history will repeat itself. Hatred is part of our sub-human nature that can only be transcended with our higher minds, where the very ideal of equality is upheld. Trump has tapped that hatred and magnified it SPECIFICALLY for his hunger for more power. History has several examples of this.
@debraa.155
2 жыл бұрын
It's the whole GOP!!! Vote them out!!!
@Soapandwater6
2 жыл бұрын
@@kbone8137 Our higher minds are in short supply these days. The Great Leader and his news propaganda network have cultivated so much distrust, fear, and hatred in so many people. Their higher minds don't have a chance.
@ennediend2865
Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview 👍 Thank you Pr. Stanley.
@pamgypsyaries8049
2 жыл бұрын
This country is going down down ,down.😞 But I have to say it was refreshing to see an intelligent scholar speaking without an agenda. Just telling it like it is.🙌🏻
@neliborba101
2 жыл бұрын
He has an agenda, it is a leftist agenda.
@dragonsbreathe2164
2 жыл бұрын
@@neliborba101 we all have a goal lol. But the rights agenda does not work in favor with anyone even the rich.
@andybunn5780
2 жыл бұрын
@@dragonsbreathe2164 leftist agenda works for the corporate elites as well. It's tech-oligarchy vs material production oligarchy. They are all backed by people unlike me and you.
@ryarod
2 жыл бұрын
@@neliborba101 Reality has a liberal bias.
@charleshimes1634
2 жыл бұрын
Stanley has no agenda??? C'mon man!
@EugeneDerobertis-s6c
5 ай бұрын
Its going down...and lots of people are complicit. Right in front of us, with all the warning signs, but half the country won't see it....
@user-ti3vp9mt3z
2 жыл бұрын
We need to teach these basic precepts in our high school civics.
@mandyinseattle
2 жыл бұрын
But if schools won't do it, parents should.
@sona7444
2 жыл бұрын
i’m an educator in california. US curriculum in some (other) states still refers to slavery as the “triangle of trade.” and now we have to justify teaching the writings of such greats as Toni Morrison. can you imagine trying to justify teaching “how Fascism works” to an entire frothing population emboldened by burning books? they are easily wound up and pointed in the direction directed by elites like T***p, Cruz, McCarthy, etc, as they see fit.
@MrJojowasaman
2 жыл бұрын
Many high schools have no civics classes. You can learn coding but not civics. It isn’t there in most cases.
@waitaminute2015
2 жыл бұрын
@@mandyinseattle I agree. I went to good public schools in Boston, but even there, many subjects are glossed over. My parents, not formally educated, told me stories of their Balkan homeland. We also had friends from other parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. I took all this for granted and just assumed everyone knew what I knew.
@Dear_Mr._Isaiah_Deringer
2 жыл бұрын
No. It ought to be the pledge of allegiance followed by 40 minutes flag veneration.
@kman6716
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad to have been able to listen to Incredible Jason Stanley.
@trerio6815
2 жыл бұрын
This is so depressing, and it appears that our people and institutions will simply respond to late to this democratic crisis.
@CariMachet
2 жыл бұрын
Long ago far away
@mk1st
2 жыл бұрын
Yes agreed. Unfortunately to be seen as balanced and non-reactionary the legal and justice systems need to move at a slower pace than politics. This might be democracy's Achilles heel.
@Theomite
2 жыл бұрын
Can you blame them? It's one thing to read the history of The Bad Old Days, but to find *yourself* on the precipice of The Bad New Days and it's up to *you* to take action? You read what happened to those people and what else would you say but "I don't wanna do that shit! I don't wanna face prison and torture and death! I didn't take out half a million in student loans to dodge bullets and spies!"
@margaretjohnson6259
2 жыл бұрын
too many people are all for an evangelical christian fascist state. our governments are largely behind it, too.
@silverforest4682
2 жыл бұрын
Part of the problem is the legal fixes have to get thru the senate. We need the senate to have a larger democratic majority after this falls voting. Then we can vote in term limits, change filibuster rules, change donation rules. Install new rules around breaking oaths, experience, schooling and morality & integrity rules for representatives and senators.
@joolst1149
2 жыл бұрын
What's horrifying about this interview is that Jason Stanley's right. Gawd help us all.
@tkenglander6226
2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like we're doomed. :-(
@jrize3228
2 жыл бұрын
Thank the GOP and the right who’s been setting this up for years. And also thank the spineless, naive Democrats who didn’t do anything to strengthen our laws when they had a chance before.
@youngalwyn1124
2 жыл бұрын
This Jason Stanley guy raises good points. However unfortunately he has his poles (parties) reversed. It’s the authoritarianism of the far left that threatens democracy, not the Republican Party.
@jrize3228
2 жыл бұрын
@@youngalwyn1124 i don’t know what planet you’re living in
@kevinaguilar9454
2 жыл бұрын
@@youngalwyn1124 hey champ, good example of the projection that the guy was talking about. Grow up and read a fucking book 😁
@DoloresJNurss
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most alarming recent development, to my mind, is the widespread memes claiming that the vaccinated are no longer human. Every Fascist movement has needed to dehumanize a scapegoat, often with pseudoscience.
@beefandbarley
2 жыл бұрын
Soldiers are taught that their opponents are sub human. They are taught this so that they don’t feel guilt about murdering.
@stevemitchell4241
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, we are in a crucially pivotal time in American history.
@dutchgala826
2 жыл бұрын
Jason Stanley is brilliant, he just is. His books, speeches, interviews, all at a different level, different respect.
@freebird0147
2 жыл бұрын
No he's not
@jamesmedina2062
2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is excellent and on point
@freebird0147
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmedina2062 No he really isn't. This guy is full of crap
@kristinamelnichenko5775
2 жыл бұрын
‘How Propaganda Works’ turned me into a free person❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@freebird0147
2 жыл бұрын
@@kristinamelnichenko5775 no it didn't
@southernladybrown5092
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with Jason answers
@mandyinseattle
2 жыл бұрын
Michele's questions constantly irritate me. She often sounds genuinely obtuse and not listening.
@staceyallard2692
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so scared for our country. For my children & grand children.
@Tipperary757
2 жыл бұрын
Vote! Protect everyone's vote.
@Patrick_Ross
2 жыл бұрын
You’re likely already a voter. That’s not enough. You….all of us….must work very hard to get out the vote this November and again in 2024.
@blackscorpionbattalion7292
2 жыл бұрын
Those Fake Patriots are not GONNA STOP....ever!
@kzinful
Жыл бұрын
I recenty finished listening to Rachael Maddow's podcast ULTRA. It covered the fascist movement in the years leading up to the 1940's in America. We had 23 senators who were openly working with an agent of Hitler. Sadly this isn't new, much of what occured then mirrors current events. I highly recommend a listen, it's compelling, and it's.... terrifying.
@janinemoyers8356
13 күн бұрын
Rachel Maddow? 😂😂🤷🏻♀️😂 The biggest liar in journalism. That’s who you listen to. That would be why you’re so misinformed
@gibsuprooted2734
2 жыл бұрын
Why is Mr Stanley not on more newscasts?? Wise words for the common woman & man ♻️🙏🏿♻️
@fizzedupslade4082
2 жыл бұрын
Recall him being on BBC
@double0devin2012
2 жыл бұрын
Because he calls out the elites being complicit in this and they own the MSM in the USA
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
He's much better speaking in this video interview than I saw him in a video lecture or other interview a year or two ago. I agree that pointing the finger at big business oligarchs doesn't go over too well with mainstream media. Maybe he should leave criticism to Fox and Republican radio when on corporate sponsored shows.
@Theomite
2 жыл бұрын
For the same reason Ralph Nader isn't on ANY newscasts.
@dermotmeuchner2416
2 жыл бұрын
4 corporations own ALL American media. The Prof is absolutely correct, problem is, no revolution comes without bloodshed, none.
@chaserofthelight1737
2 жыл бұрын
For 4 years in a row we were confirmed a flawed democracy, problems but still okay. This year we were listed as a backsliding democracy, headed toward an authoritarian type government, such as a fascist or dictatorship.
@MaisyDaisy333
2 жыл бұрын
Really great interview. Thank you for posting this. It is very worrisome what is happening in our nation, and I appreciate these kinds of discussions.
@cpoinsette
2 жыл бұрын
After the SCOTUS decisions this week, this is so apparent.
@timothycollins1968
Жыл бұрын
Cynthia Poinsette……Roe v Wade was a horrible decision. It was a made up law. Court did the right thing to kick it down to the states. It’s a states rights issue. Federalism in action. Just like the constitution is meant for. By far the majority of Americans want restrictions on abortion.
@treefrog3349
2 жыл бұрын
"Divide and conquer" is the name of the game. Foment divisiveness along racial, sexual, religious, political, ideological "fault lines". Keep 330 MILLION people at each other's throats and the privileged few of whatever political stripe can operate with impunity behind the artificial barricades that they, themselves, have constructed!
@psychofunksoldier02
2 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason to believe our government and judicial system will have people willing to step in and prevent us from becoming a fascist state? I don’t have much hope at this point. It’s a system built to consolidate wealth and power, not support the majority of people.
@janinemoyers8356
13 күн бұрын
Then why do 70% of the richest people in America vote for the Democrats? That’s because the Democrats are for the wealthy not the little person. Wake up you’re being propagandized.
@zarathustrasmonky
2 жыл бұрын
Michel Martin is the best interviewer in the media right now!
@graemewatling9719
2 жыл бұрын
It's good to hear an American telling the truth and just lay out the facts the lessons of history are there to learn from and if the majority of Americans who want to have a voice in the way they are governed don't stand up to the fascists it will be too late
@laardvarkzilllions7955
2 жыл бұрын
Any literature on connections between the dynamics of authoritarian government and authoritarian religion? I study abusive cults and find the emotional and cognitive manipulation involved reflected in much of what Jason Stanley talks about in fascism.
@andybaldman
2 жыл бұрын
It’s all the same thing.
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe close to authoritarian religion is the Catholic hierarchy that allowed priests with sexual abuse complaints to move to another locale and believing they didn't have to inform local authorities like a shrink, doctor or teacher are required to do because priests were above the law.
@garytorresani8846
2 жыл бұрын
It’s the same thing. The easiest thing for unaware humans is to make other people make decisions for them. Calling Biden and democrats socialists causes my European and Canadian friends to collapse in extreme laughter. The Democrats are center right, When every other country in the world mandated masks and vaccines, those freedom loving right wingers bitched and moaned about losing their freedom while giving themselves and others the death that comes from being stupid about a rapidly mutating virus. I thought it was hysterical to see Trump and confederate and American flags in the truckers strike in Ottawa especially when over 90% of Canadians were vaccinated and those flags are irrelevant in that country. Anyone know that our glorious 1812 war happened because we invaded Canada, not once, but 6 times violating our treaty with Britain. That if Britain had not been occupied with Napoleon there would be no United States of anything today. They were about to clean our clocks big time. That our national anthem is a racist war propaganda song sung to the tune of a British gentlemens song no one was able to sing. I prefer God bless America or America the beautiful. And now the concession of states rights in the south is about to tear us apart. You cannot have 50 little countries making decisions and expect to continue to exist as a unified nation, in fact it’s impossible. We tried that with the articles of confederation and I didn’t work. That’s why, in order to have a more perfect union etc the constitution was written. Oh, heck, Americans haven’t read the constitution anyway or the founders thoughts anyway. Isn’t it funny or sad that all those concessions to the plantation slave south is now tearing us apart and coming back to bite us in the behind. Texas wants to secede (they come up with this once a month). Maybe it’s time to let them and the south go their own way and find what it’s like without the federal money, defense contractors, army and navy protecting them and having to do Brexit type bs to leave the union and still be able to trade. Oh well, let the chips fall where they lay. America has a few lessons to learn to help us grow up or grow completely apart. Won’t Russia and China love that so they can come and take us over?
@mypersonalaccount1089
2 жыл бұрын
This is good. So much is well said about our flawed Democracy. “With over-incarceration we’ve always been a race-based democracy” … “civil rights movement has been held up as a model of democratic bravery all around the world.”
@joanneferguson8636
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I wish more folks would listen to you and think about what you have to say!
@joijencuyah2345
26 күн бұрын
Very powerful interview! Such an intelligent, articulate & wise man! Please keep speaking up!
@MartineReed
2 жыл бұрын
This is, by far, the best analysis of current geo-political tensions and inequities. Thank you.
@lindas.martin2806
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Power, Power,Power, money, money, money. Simply put, unless we start educating children to be strong and compassionate, and who understand how government works and how to be competent and engaged citizens. Humanistic values need to be as important as making a living, and profit needs to be defined as helping everyone thrive, including the vulnerable. Keeping people ignorant and and manipulating people are ways powerful, manipulative people use to maintain power. If this does end we are headed towards exactly what this man is warning us about.
@whiteknightcat
2 жыл бұрын
Regarding the oligarchs using race to divide and conquer, this is already a known policy. Read "How the South Won the Civil War" by Dr. Heather Cox Richardson. She outlines how this all began during the Civil War era and has persisted to this day, though substantially tamped down during the 1940's and 50's, but re-surging massively since the 1980's.
@johnbrown1851
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. The guest nails it on the head with his analysis of fascist strategy.
@AmanpourandCompany
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in. We appreciate you!
@edwinamendelssohn5129
2 жыл бұрын
Control educator Control the media Control the military Democrats have one and two. Now they're after the military. They're deeming all republicans as white supremacists. Tada!!!
@kbstrong429
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You and All that Help Us keep our freedom and rights being picked away as we speak. Jason Stanley thanks. 🙏🏻🇺🇸💯❤️🩹
@jamesrowan81
2 жыл бұрын
As FDR said : "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself."
@nstix2009xitsn
2 жыл бұрын
James Rowan "As FDR said : 'We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.'" That was one of the dumbest things he ever said.
@jamesrowan81
2 жыл бұрын
@@nstix2009xitsn Looking at the way republicans use fear, I think it's spot on.
@pyrrhus1919
2 жыл бұрын
"There seems to be no question that Mussolini is really interested in what we are doing and I am much interested and deeply impressed by what he has accomplished and by his evidenced honest purpose of restoring Italy." Franklin D. Roosevelt "I don't mind telling you in confidence that I am keeping in fairly close touch with that admirable Italian gentleman." Franklin D. Roosevelt
@edwardmiessner6502
2 жыл бұрын
It was *then* that a lightbulb went off in every Republican's head. No more resorting to businessmen's plots!
@edwardmiessner6502
2 жыл бұрын
@@pyrrhus1919 but he never did resort to the Fascists' worst methods, did he? At least before the internment of Japanese-Americans that is. But at least his camps were tidy and well kept unlike Hitler's
@thelton100
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been saying this for years. We’re living in a Reichstag moment and only now are people listening. But it’s the leadership that won’t act. It’s the leadership that refuses to give people things that will improve their lives. Question is are they part of the problem or part of the solution!
@rik4369
2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! One the most thoughtful interviews I have seen in decades.
@mandyinseattle
2 жыл бұрын
6:25 Power (by the elites of the elite) is all that motivates the traitors.
@eve36368
2 жыл бұрын
Yes when people support Capitalism they support the growth & existence of Fascism
@mandyinseattle
2 жыл бұрын
@@eve36368 Unregulated capitalism. Capitalism can work for the benefit of everybody when there are protections and regulations in place. We have proof of that. In order to have protections and regulations, we need Democrats.
@sheatanner9935
2 жыл бұрын
@@mandyinseattle Except that capitalism is the only socio-economic philosophy with a built-in morality. All other SES (socio-economic systems) are amoral, with no morality attached to them at all. Capitalism was built around the "morality" of self-serving behavior (because humanity is a selfish creature - Adam Smith's belief, not mine). We should cater to our own needs/wants and if everyone else does so as well the mythological "free market" will keep us all balanced and in check. Unfortunately, there's never been a free market and I sincerely doubt there never will be. Capitalism, as a system, is just a corruptible as any other SES, and regulations only work if the society in question continuously adjusts to evolving needs and avoids corruption by the powerful and influential... which is in and of itself nearly impossible. I don't know what we build to handle our socio-economic needs but this continued clinging to a sinking ship called capitalism is going to kill us all. I don't think democrats (who are just as owned by corporate interests as republicans... just a "better brand" of corporatists) have the answers we need. I mean sure, I'd rather deal with them as it seems they can be reasoned with, unlike the GOP, but they vote against the majority will more often than not, all in the name of corporate America. Sorry if that seems hyper-critical, but that's how I see it. We keep trying to regulate capitalism and the wealthy and powerful always undo the good and we get knocked right back to massive inequality... Every. Single. Time.
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
I think of capitalism like a dentist buying another's practice and competing with other dentists on quality, price and customer service. They can fail. The corporate elites may bring a corporation down, ether by "vulture capitalism" or incompetence, but then expect government to bail them out. They want a sure-thing; no risk.
@MaxWnner
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheatanner9935 the problem is that the powerful in our current capitalism can rig the rules and change the game.
@elviralopez6401
2 жыл бұрын
May God protect the🇺🇸 from Fascism!
@cone4302
2 жыл бұрын
People used to joke that purging Trumpers are a legitimate form of self-defense. Sadly Its not a joke anymore. :(
@janinemoyers8356
13 күн бұрын
Yes, and “Trumper’s “believe that purging you is an adequate form of self-defense to defend against communism
@DjWellDressedMan
2 жыл бұрын
Thankfully I have spent most of my Adult Life reading Noam Chomsky's work, so Jason Stanley's warnings are disturbing but not a complete surprise.
@DjWellDressedMan
2 жыл бұрын
@Andy Null People's History! and Chris Hedges, Richard Wolff, Christopher Hitchens, Gore Vidal...
@harperwelch5147
2 жыл бұрын
“One person, one vote”. That’s a doable goal as a way to fight fascism. They’re always going to be in the minority.
@robertjohnston8876
2 жыл бұрын
Every voter should hear this America is on the edge and should be aware of what is happening to your country
@jennifermccutcheon9600
2 жыл бұрын
I have been saying this for YEARS!
@meafordmichael
2 жыл бұрын
What wasn’t said here is that there is ANOTHER division in America today, that being: the intelligent and reasonably educated/informed vs the not-too-bright and poorly educated informed. It is indeed fortunate for ALL that the former group are still in the MAJORITY but we must not rest on this. I repeat, citizens, your VOICE and your VOTE are YOUR POWER; for the sake of the country, use it!!
@andybaldman
2 жыл бұрын
This doesn’t get enough discussion. Because it’s true. But no media outlet would ever touch it.
@meafordmichael
2 жыл бұрын
@Down with Corporate Amerika anyone NOT voting for the Democrats in the immediate future is ill-informed, stupid, or crazy, as that would place the (current) ethic-less GOP in power and THAT would be the end of democracy in America …..
@caramatt
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this four or five times over the last couple months. More prescient and insightful with each viewing. Scary shit is happening.
@jewelaultmanlee3332
2 жыл бұрын
I recognize from a young age that what the professor says is accurate not simply for this generation but for all generations. I grew up with Clods of Southern Earth by Don West . American democracy is fragile and yet sacred.
@stuchatterton6550
2 жыл бұрын
Freedom of choice is what you've got. Freedom from choice is what you want - Devo. I can't help but wonder if part of the attraction to fascism is that an individual can do whatever is mandated or actively encouraged by the person or party in charge against the "enemy", taking the responsibility off their shoulders because essentially "they told me to..."
@genossinwaabooz4373
2 жыл бұрын
DEVO! They're so on point. Yes, I see the impulse of "followers" in any 'club' (like cults) is to relieve the stress and alienation of self to count on the unknown being managed by ruthless "in-charge" organizations they bought into literally & figuratively. Members get the added perks, vip, etc and can revel in shadenfreude watching the 'lessers' trsmpled to death.
@MaryamofShomal
2 жыл бұрын
Every Nazi post-World War II: “We were just following orders…”
@garytorresani8846
2 жыл бұрын
We ARE Devo, all with flower pots on our heads to keep intellectual critical thinking from entering.
Another great observation, social pressure will create violence from the opposition to fascism but then that opposition will be used as the justificaiton of additional fascism. Here the expert refers to Germany but this is what seems to be happening in Kazakhstan right now.
@terrysteichen873
2 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding analysis.
@AdalbertPtak
Ай бұрын
Personally, I must say, that the situation in USA now is comparable to the situation in 1930's Germany. I lived through it back then, and think I can actually speak from actual knowledge of both situations.
@ilshyf
2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who see the parallel between the Capitol riot and Hitler's failed beer hall putsch being get away with it?
@edwardmiessner6502
2 жыл бұрын
👍 Nope. As soon as I heard of it later on that afternoon I dubbed it the Capitol Hill Putsch!
@marthabacker8539
2 жыл бұрын
This needs to be re broadcasted, it wasn't on our CNN because of the Jan 6th News... this is really good.
@nancywhitaker5096
4 ай бұрын
I have been screaming this from the roof tops since 2016.
@cynthiahofer2903
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that about the Republicans parading Rittenhouse. I am astounded yet again.
@Soapandwater6
2 жыл бұрын
He is too young to know they are using him.
@debralucas9519
2 жыл бұрын
I'm constantly astounded with these people. They're prepared to go as low as low can go.
@matthewkopp2391
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think Rittenhouse should be made into a hero. But the left were completely manipulated by MSNBC and CNN and the majority of news sources who decided to misinform the public in regards to the evidence and the trial. So the spin of the Republican Party is that Rittenhouse was being tried and convicted by a misinformed mob of public opinion. They are right, he was. But that is the fault of the mainstream media who refused to report the facts. Facts like one of the people shot by Rittenhouse, Rosenbaum was starting fires, making death threats, and wheeling a burning dumpster towards a gas station where protesters were congregated while yelling the N-word. Small Missing details like that. Study the facts of the case and you will be astonished how manipulative the media was in this regard.
@jacqdanieles
2 жыл бұрын
And there are plenty of them calling Ashli Babbitt a "martyr".
@jimmorris5700
2 жыл бұрын
No he’s a poster for ;you all can do this “murder people “ We will protect you vote Republican or kill for us !
@exonelresearch4032
2 жыл бұрын
Trump must NEVER be allowed to return to make America grotesque again.
@janinemoyers8356
13 күн бұрын
He’s going to be your next president
@maryperry1773
2 күн бұрын
@@janinemoyers8356Chancellor
@christianhume7618
2 жыл бұрын
Jason Stanley is EXCELLENT in this interview!
@timothycollins1968
Жыл бұрын
This professor is a whack job. I pity his students.
@petrus3370
2 жыл бұрын
Stanley's absolutely right. After all, Hitler and his followers were elected - after intimidation and violence - and him was offered the chancellorship after failure by others to form a government. Sensu stricto he got to power "legitimately".
@johnsandenbergh8306
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great interview, best analysis of this topic I've seen.
@lauralilia3462
2 жыл бұрын
Very sobering but an excellent analysis on where we are as a nation.
@PariahSojourner
11 ай бұрын
I'm currently halfway through Stanley's book, How Fascism Works, and have one question: How can we counter the rising tide of fascism? Especially in America?
@WoodstockG54
2 жыл бұрын
This is a civil war where only one side is fighting.
@Rnankn
2 жыл бұрын
That’s not called war. And I wouldn’t be surprised if one side brings a philosopher to a gun fight.
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
It's a struggle for power, with one side willing to use violence and the threat of violence to compel obedient submissiveness to Trump.
@krazyoldkatlady192
2 жыл бұрын
I mean when I see all of the people in my ER suffering and dying as a result of buying into propaganda. It just makes me so sad.
@worldatmyfingertips7771
Жыл бұрын
There's no better way to explain things in a way we can understand than this!
@kathleencannard8602
2 жыл бұрын
What their doing, actually, is considered, " Reverse Phycology ", or, " Child Phycology " . Accuse others of doing exactly what they're doing, then, trying to justify themselves, to feed the Ego ! Thank you for your hard work !! God Bless 🙏💗 🙏💗🙏💗 🙏💗
@diamondsndregs
2 жыл бұрын
Michel Martin asks such good questions. I really appreciate her interviews.
@blueberry-ri7eb
2 жыл бұрын
One person one vote . Republican State legislators in swing states are establishing laws to override the vote of the people.
@grakkerful
2 жыл бұрын
My vote already only counts for like 1/4 of that of a voter in Wyoming.
@magoo5.0johnson45
2 жыл бұрын
@Janine Chapas, Really? Maybe you can explain to everyone why DEMOCRATS are so adamantly against voter ID's then, and then explain how they are going to override someone's vote.
@CallaLily29
29 күн бұрын
Watching this in August 2024….. speechless. Vote Blue 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
@WeirdWizardDave
2 жыл бұрын
This morning KZitem has recommended to me both this video and a Tucker Carlson Fox news video (in which he seamlessly and expertly mixes truth, half truth, misdirection and straight up lies to stoke fear of immigration and fear of the government, among other things). It's like looking at two entirely different countries. As a Brit I fear for the US I really do, perhaps even more than I fear for my own country). Could we end up with a repeat of the 20th century's clash of ideology? Only here in the 21st century its the might of the US and it's vast military power as the fascist aggressor? It boggles the mind.
@emuriddle9364
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that. "Two different countries" is a pretty accurate way to describe this.
@edwardmiessner6502
2 жыл бұрын
And he talks out of both sides of his mouth! "We need big government to save us from those scary immigrants!" And, "Big government is a serious danger to our individual freedoms and liberty!" Well which is it, Tucker? 🤔
@sandal_thong8631
2 жыл бұрын
@@emuriddle9364 I like Rachel Maddow calling the Republican world "Earth 2" like something out of DC Comics (she provided a voice in their _Batwoman)._
@dsiepiela6449
2 жыл бұрын
I support a federal law mandating one year in prison for each lie told to the American people by a politician. It’s time to raise our standards.
@chaserandazzo3738
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Articulate! Thank you!
@AmanpourandCompany
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in. We appreciate you!
@krisdockers2047
9 ай бұрын
Watching this at least a year later, what a great interviewer, great set of leading questions. seems all of those on Ananpour ( spelling??) are top notch!
@piercebales9546
11 ай бұрын
I suspected as much but to hear it articulated like this connects all the dots. This guy has illuminated the coming hotter.
@craigkeller
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant mind. Explained so even I can understand. Thank you 🙏
@DennyDupuis
29 күн бұрын
This guy nailed it! On every point. I agree, you can’t force Democracy on a nation. You can only show them the how it’s suppose to work, by example.
@annmarieknapp
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this fellow out the folks who push stupidity, chaos, and fear for their own game. It's really scary.
@leorivers7759
2 жыл бұрын
I have a memory dating to the era just before Trump, maybe back to Reagan, in which Republicans ran TV ads saying, "The Republican Party, the Only Party needed in the 21st Century."
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