'Fascism in a Pinstriped Suit' by Michael Parenti

In this excerpt from the book "Dirty Truths," first published in 1996, political scientist and theorist Michael Parenti examines what he calls the "normality" of fascism. Most people, especially white, affluent or middle-class Americans would either not notice the presence of fascism or would actually embrace it. Many Americans are already primed for fascist politics in their demonization of scapegoats, their support for the police state, and their desired repression of political dissidents. Parenti also presciently predicted the rise of a figure like Donald Trump, who mobilizes popular sentiment against vulnerable populations (immigrants, Muslims, the poor, "criminals") in order to consolidate power within the state, using the democratic support of middle Americans to strip away civil rights and protections from others.

[itzenormous]

Michael Parenti is, probably, the foremost 'Truth Teller' of the modern era.

[ryandenis]

every single Person needs to read Parenti

[austinbeige]

This is probably the most accurate summary of modern fascism you'll here and more relevant than now than when Parenti wrote it. Barely had any views.

[dogeyes]

Thanks for being principled enough to read an important essay from a Marxist. Solidarity

[AudibleAnarchist]

Just a quick hello and welcome to everyone here from Lowkeys fanpage. You guys rock.

[michaelscott]

The summary of Mussolini’s fascist Italy strikes me as the USA today.

[contrasource]

Holy shit dude watching this I swore this video was made in 2020

[petersmythe]

"There's nothing morally extreme about such things."
Exactly. Oh wait just a sec *[Sound of Landlord Breaking]*

[a.randomjack]

"The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves." -Political Strategy of the oligarchy

[GoldandAppel]

Morning jerks= Dancing with the Stars.

[julianbullmagic]

Parenti isn't an Anarchist, full on Tankie