What type of person prefers a fascist government?

[Man With A Plan]

If you don't see Trump leading our countries toward the chnges below, you are not paying attention.
Key characteristics of fascism

Characteristics of a fascist government

• Dictatorial leadership: A single, powerful leader holds absolute control, and the government is highly centralized.
• Authoritarian and total control: The government exercises total control over the lives of the people, allowing no dissent or opposition.
• Extreme nationalism: The ideology elevates the nation and often a specific race above the individual.
• Militarism: There is a strong emphasis on military power and, often, the expansion of territory through armed conflict.
• Suppression of opposition: Dissent is not tolerated and is forcibly suppressed through the police and military.
• Regimentation: Society and the economy are strongly controlled and regimented by the state.
• Rejection of democracy and liberalism: Fascism is fundamentally opposed to liberal democracies, individual rights, and political pluralism.

The amusing thing about liberals like you, Elmer is that you really don't seem to recognize that both the Obama Administration and the Biden Administration used government power against it's opposition FAR more than Trump ever has! They used the IRS against conservatives. They used the DOJ against political opponents. They lied to the FISA Court to do so! They intimidated Social Media platforms, telling them what to allow and what not to allow.
Trump is the "Peace President"! He stops conflicts. Your boys, Barry and Joe allowed conflicts to start that killed hundreds of thousands of people. I have no clue what you're talking about when you claim Trump has expanded US territory through armed conflict. Do you?
You liberals imposed draconian controls over American citizens during Covid. You forced people to get untested vaccines or lose their jobs. You're the Party of regulations.
You lied to the American people about Trump and Russia. Accused the right of "insurrection" for a protest that turned ugly for six hours when your "brown shirts" Antifa have rioted in American cities for years now causing Billions of dollars in damage!
Now you're shutting down the Government because the voters didn't agree with your agenda! Who is REALLY rejecting democracy?

 

[struth]

You are following the Trump cult. You are not looking at anything objectively.

Do you know the difference between with objective and subjective, without AI telling you?

My guess is not

 

[ElmerMudd]

The amusing thing about liberals like you, Elmer is that you really don't seem to recognize that both the Obama Administration and the Biden Administration used government power against it's opposition FAR more than Trump ever has! They used the IRS against conservatives. They used the DOJ against political opponents. They lied to the FISA Court to do so! They intimidated Social Media platforms, telling them what to allow and what not to allow.
Trump is the "Peace President"! He stops conflicts. Your boys, Barry and Joe allowed conflicts to start that killed hundreds of thousands of people. I have no clue what you're talking about when you claim Trump has expanded US territory through armed conflict. Do you?
You liberals imposed draconian controls over American citizens during Covid. You forced people to get untested vaccines or lose their jobs. You're the Party of regulations.
You lied to the American people about Trump and Russia. Accused the right of "insurrection" for a protest that turned ugly for six hours when your "brown shirts" Antifa have rioted in American cities for years now causing Billions of dollars in damage!
Now you're shutting down the Government because the voters didn't agree with your agenda! Who is REALLY rejecting democracy?

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

 

[Man With A Plan]

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

What "courts" are you referring to, Elmer? The liberal ones that you on the left have used to impose "lawfare" against your political opposition?

 

[Man With A Plan]

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

Would you care to show me an example of another President that used the IRS against it's political opposition like Barack Obama did, Elmer?

 

[struth]

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

Give us an example

 

[Man With A Plan]

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

Would you care to show me one that used "law fare" against it's chief political opponent? Tying them up in numerous courts so they couldn't campaign?

 

[Man With A Plan]

All Presidents have done this within the Constitution, Trump is not. When the courts tell him he is acting outside the Constitution he stalls, ignore and goes ahead with what the courts say are not allowed by the Constitution.

Would you care to show me another President that mandated people had to get an untested "vaccine" or lose their jobs?

 

[Lockback]

The description is those who like authoritarian gvernments. Did you read the characteristics. I am guessing several describe you. Take a look. Be honest with yourself. Those are likely characteristics of those who followed Hitler and the many other dictators of our time. Some people prefer it.

Witness Biden supporters ...

 

[ElmerMudd]

What "courts" are you referring to, Elmer? The liberal ones that you on the left have used to impose "lawfare" against your political opposition?

There is only one judicial system made up of judges appointed by Presidents of both parties. Trump has been found not acting within the Constitution by judges named by both democrats and republicans and judges he has appointed.
There is no doubt you want a fascist governement - Rejection of democracy and liberalism:

Characteristics of a fascist government

• Dictatorial leadership: A single, powerful leader holds absolute control, and the government is highly centralized.
• Authoritarian and total control: The government exercises total control over the lives of the people, allowing no dissent or opposition.
• Extreme nationalism: The ideology elevates the nation and often a specific race above the individual.
• Militarism: There is a strong emphasis on military power and, often, the expansion of territory through armed conflict.
• Suppression of opposition: Dissent is not tolerated and is forcibly suppressed through the police and military.
• Regimentation: Society and the economy are strongly controlled and regimented by the state.
• Rejection of democracy and liberalism: Fascism is fundamentally opposed to liberal democracies, individual rights, and political pluralism.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Would you care to show me another President that mandated people had to get an untested "vaccine" or lose their jobs?

Court system never said it was unconstitutional. The vaccine save millions. The paranoid whackos thought it would kill them. COVID killed many of them.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Would you care to show me one that used "law fare" against it's chief political opponent? Tying them up in numerous courts so they couldn't campaign?

Show me where anyone defied the findings of a court like Trump has.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Give us an example

Give me an example of a president other than Trump who has defied court judgements.

 

[TimFitz]

JD vance

Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, Trump, Russel Voight………

 

[citygator]

What type of person prefers a fascist government?
I have been in shock on how many citizens prefer an authoritarian government, as Trump is implementing, as opposed to a democratic republic. Democracy vs Fascism
I asked ChatGPT. The answer makes sense. It fits the definition of many of our citizens.

That’s a great question — and a complex one, because support for fascist governments usually reflects a mix of psychological, social, and situational factors rather than a single “type” of person.
Here’s a breakdown of what research in political psychology and sociology suggests:

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1. Psychological Traits​

Certain personality traits are more commonly associated with fascist or authoritarian preferences:

• Authoritarian personality: People who value obedience, order, and conformity, and who distrust outsiders, often show higher support for fascist systems.
• Need for certainty and control: Individuals uncomfortable with ambiguity or social change may prefer a strong, centralized power promising stability.
• Aggression toward outgroups: People with high social dominance orientation (a preference for hierarchy and inequality) may support regimes that enforce those hierarchies.

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2. Social and Cultural Factors​

• Perceived threat: When people feel threatened — economically, culturally, or physically — they may turn toward authoritarian or fascist leaders who promise protection and national renewal.
• Collectivist nationalism: Those who strongly identify with their nation and believe it’s under threat from outsiders or internal “enemies” can be drawn to fascist ideologies.
• Disillusionment with democracy: People frustrated by political gridlock, corruption, or inequality may come to see democratic systems as weak or ineffective.

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3. Situational and Historical Context​

• Economic hardship: In times of crisis (e.g., hyperinflation, unemployment, or war), people are more likely to accept authoritarian promises of order and prosperity.
• Propaganda and social pressure: Fascist movements often use emotional appeals, fear, and belonging to recruit followers — so context and communication matter a lot.

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4. Demographic Patterns (Historically)​

Historically, support for fascist movements has come from:

• Members of the middle class fearing downward mobility.
• Younger men seeking purpose or belonging.
• People in areas with high inequality or rapid social change.

Fits MAGA to a "T"

 

[TimFitz]

MAGA is for the American dream, live and let live, one nation under God, prosperity, honesty and charity. Democrats want to take over our government and loot everything in sight. Take your pick

No it is not. The American dream does not extend to disguised goon squads roaming the streets rounding up people at random. But “MAGA” loves this thuggery. Just like Nazi Germany.

Nor is the cult about live and let live. Not when they preach censorship. And not when they cheer for lawlessness and corruption, as they do. Charity is not something the cult believes in either.

“Democrats want to take over our government and loot everything in sight”

Are you in high school???? You sure sound like it.

 

[struth]

Give me an example of a president other than Trump who has defied court judgements.

when has Trump?

 

[ElmerMudd]

when has Trump?

AI Overview


Since beginning his second, non-consecutive term in January 2025, Donald Trump's administration has been cited for multiple instances of defying judicial and legal rules
. Some of these actions have been blocked by lower federal courts, though observers note the Supreme Court has often sided with the administration.
Examples of Trump's administration not obeying court rules in his second term include:

Actions targeting law firms and federal employees

• Executive orders against law firms: In March 2025, President Trump issued executive orders that targeted prominent law firms, such as Perkins Coie LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. The orders revoked security clearances, restricted access to federal buildings, and terminated government contracts, allegedly in retaliation for these firms representing clients involved in investigations against the president. A federal judge ruled that at least one of these executive orders was unconstitutional, citing violations of the Bill of Rights.
• Regulatory disregard: The administration reportedly directed the Office of Personnel Management to disregard a regulation that protected federal employees from reclassification into positions where they could be fired at will. This was seen as a move to shift large numbers of federal workers from the competitive service to at-will positions, and a disregard of established rule-making procedures.

Interference with federal funding

• Federal grant freezes: In February 2025, a federal judge in Rhode Island found that the White House had defied a previous court order to unfreeze federal grant and program funds. The judge, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr., ordered the administration to immediately end the funding pause. The court order followed comments from Vice President JD Vance, who suggested judges could not challenge the president's "legitimate power".

Defiance of lower court rulings

• Ignoring a deportation order: The White House was accused of defying a judge's order concerning deportation flights in March 2025, according to a report from Chatham House. The administration was reported to have given the go-ahead for the flights despite the ruling. This incident occurred around the same time the Supreme Court limited lower courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions, a decision that critics say emboldens the administration.
• Immigration rule changes: The National Immigration Law Center released a report in January 2025 detailing how several of the administration's "Day 1 Executive Actions" defied the Constitution and long-standing legal norms. These included actions related to repealing birthright citizenship, invoking emergency declarations, and seeking to expand expedited removal procedures.

Efforts to consolidate power

• Firing federal officials: The administration summarily fired federal prosecutors who had been involved in cases against Trump or those related to the January 6th events. Critics argue this action violates civil service protections that protect federal workers from being arbitrarily fired without cause and a hearing.
• Seeking a third term: While the Constitution prohibits a president from being elected more than twice, Trump has publicly entertained the idea of serving a third term, leading to speculation and concern. He has also displayed "Trump 2028" hats, and his allies have spoken of a plan for him to stay in office. Though Trump has recently conceded that running again is unlikely, his previous comments and actions have

 

[Man With A Plan]

There is only one judicial system made up of judges appointed by Presidents of both parties. Trump has been found not acting within the Constitution by judges named by both democrats and republicans and judges he has appointed.
There is no doubt you want a fascist governement - Rejection of democracy and liberalism:

Characteristics of a fascist government

• Dictatorial leadership: A single, powerful leader holds absolute control, and the government is highly centralized.
• Authoritarian and total control: The government exercises total control over the lives of the people, allowing no dissent or opposition.
• Extreme nationalism: The ideology elevates the nation and often a specific race above the individual.
• Militarism: There is a strong emphasis on military power and, often, the expansion of territory through armed conflict.
• Suppression of opposition: Dissent is not tolerated and is forcibly suppressed through the police and military.
• Regimentation: Society and the economy are strongly controlled and regimented by the state.
• Rejection of democracy and liberalism: Fascism is fundamentally opposed to liberal democracies, individual rights, and political pluralism.

Bullshit, Elmer! Those were liberal judges appointed in liberal districts by liberal Presidents that committed law fare against the main opponent of sitting Democratic Presidents. It's some of the sleaziest political dirty tricks in the history of American politics. That's what YOUR side does!

 

[Man With A Plan]

Show me where anyone defied the findings of a court like Trump has.

Biden with his border policies? Duh?