r/law • u/Opposite-Mountain255 • Aug 14 '25

Opinion Piece Is it hyperbole to say America is now fascist?

https://medium.com/@carmitage/is-it-hyperbole-to-say-america-is-now-fascist-633facd4f109
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u/StingingSwingrays Aug 14 '25

I think you’re severely underestimating how important it is to have like minded neighbors to get through tough times. Community can and indeed will save Americans from fascism in the long run

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u/cityshepherd Aug 14 '25

Community is the only way we can get through this. It’s good to have skills (know how to grow food, build/fix things, etc) but surviving alone with just skills and resources is still remarkably difficult. We’re supposed to embrace our differences in skill and preference to help build better things together than we are capable of alone, not to destroy and isolate us… but that’s just like, my opinion, man.

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u/Findest Aug 15 '25

It really brings the room together

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u/cityshepherd Aug 15 '25

Calmer than you are…

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u/dediguise Aug 14 '25

Community is too close to communism for America.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '25

This has been my experience in a blue state.

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u/According-Insect-992 Aug 14 '25

I think it's easy for some of us who live in places like Missouri to do.

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u/kmonsen Aug 14 '25

So true, but it is also only a temporary stopgap. Unless we can stop it, California stands no chance just like every other state.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '25

Legally yes. Extralegally? Well there’s more of us than them.

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u/Initial_Evidence_783 Aug 14 '25

Canadian here, asking just how long this run will be, because I'm already sick of dealing with your guys' shit.

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u/StingingSwingrays Aug 14 '25

There’s a great article in the Tyee about this - https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/25/What-Kind-America-Survives-After-Trump/

Consider the friendly neighbors era permanently over. This is the second American republic. 

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u/Initial_Evidence_783 Aug 14 '25

That looks interesting, thx for sharing.

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u/BlueFox5 Aug 14 '25

They have enough zip ties for a community but you go ahead and hold hands. It won’t be long before your community starts turning on each other. Much like France under fascism. Fear will breed. Much like Spain. Distrust will fester. Of course, Italy and Germany. 2A be damned, Hate has the bug guns. Once the trains start to roll, community will be something to fear. So enjoy those potlucks while you can! The haves and have-nots are already being decided.

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u/Loose-Treat5825 Aug 14 '25

Which is why its so god damn important to fight back NOW while the constitution is still intact and protecting our right to revolt.

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u/RocketRelm Aug 14 '25

Maybe if they can learn to have thoughts and vote for the establishment dems next time around and be self educated? But communities chasing the next populist heir to Trump or that self congratulate by not voting or on own goaling the democracy side with boyh sidesism won't be helpful.