The Wannabe, One More Time 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, David Kyle Johnson identifies characteristics common to fascist movements (note that he does not claim this to be a complete list) and asks whether it reminds us of anyone in the news.
Here’s the list; follow the link for a detailed discussion of each item.
- Nostalgia for a Mythical Past
- Leader Cult and Hero Worship
- Us vs. Them Thinking
- Anti-Intellectualism and Distrust of Expertise
- Victimhood and Conspiracy Thinking
- Glorification of Violence and Aggression
- Obsession with Purity and Control
Afterthought:
In a related vein, Steve M. offers some thoughts as to why so many persons seem willing to overlook the warning signs that Donald Trump, if given the chance, will try to become America’s Hitler.
