Serious question..

[userque]

Love the “far right” emphasis. Lol, I laugh when I hear Liberals use this term as they are the poster-children of European fascism.

Fascism is closer to socialism than capitalism, in it the state, government has authoritarian control. Trump, conservatives are capitalists, small government and are the exact opposite.

The point was, shouldn't you be against fascism? Or are you pro fascism?

 

[userque]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifa_(United_States)
This is the description I'm familiar with and it's not one I think of positively. From what I see, too many people associating with Antifa are causing problems. I don't believe in their antagonistic/confrontational style. I don't really don't think they're helping with anything. Most Americans would probably say they're anti-fascism, but they wouldn't associate themselves with Antifa.

You do realize it's a movement, not an organization, right?

You are either against fascism, or pro. You can be against fascism, and also against riots.

Just because some people who are against fascism, riot; doesn't mean you have to throw the baby out with the bath water.

 

[userque]

While cons are busy worrying about taxes, Trump is systematically dismantling our democracy via firing legit officials and replacing them with yes-men in critical areas of government.

One reason the Roman Empire failed is because the populous would only elect politician that promised, and delivered, lower taxes and greater benefits.

The citizens only cared about their personal bottom line, not the health of their government. We have the exact same scenario in Trump supporters. It's all about lowering taxes, increasing write-offs (benefits), upward stock market, etc.

We will get exactly what we deserve.

 

[kmgilroy89]

You do realize it's a movement, not an organization, right?

You are either against fascism, or pro. You can be against fascism, and also against riots.

Just because some people who are against fascism, riot; doesn't mean you have to throw the baby out with the bath water.

I'm against fascism, but I don't call myself Antifa. There's some things I don't want to be associated with, because what they're known for is more negative than positive. Remember Congressman Steve King when he said he was both white and a nationalist which made him a white nationalist? White nationalism isn't an organization, but calling himself one cost him his political career. Why? Because white nationalism isn't just about being white and believing in nationalism, it's associated with a white supremacist ideology. Antifa is associated with being more than just against fascism. They're associated with intimidation, harassment, and at times violence.

 

[userque]

I'm against fascism, but I don't call myself Antifa. There's some things I don't want to be associated with, because what they're known for is more negative than positive. Remember Congressman Steve King when he said he was both white and a nationalist which made him a white nationalist? White nationalism isn't an organization, but calling himself one cost him his political career. Why? Because white nationalism isn't just about being white and believing in nationalism, it's associated with a white supremacist ideology. Antifa is associated with being more than just against fascism. They're associated with intimidation, harassment, and at times violence.

I can agree with this. I see your point.

There is actual fact. And there are perceptions and appearances.

Unfortunately, perceptions can override facts.

This is why many of our ethics laws/regulations/rules for government employees/appointees/officials include language forbidding certain perceptions. The perception of bias regarding judges, for example. This is why they recuse themselves on some cases even though they could have ruled fairly.