I’ve never started a “rant” with the title, but I’ve gotten so out of patience with members of the media and democrats referring to what is happening in our country as “authoritarianism.” The trouble I have with that is I don’t particularly like euphemisms. Authoritarianism is simply a euphemism for FASCISM. Full Stop!

Look around you. The evidence is overwhelming. Once again, here’s the definition of FASCISM:

“A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.

A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.

Oppressive, dictatorial control.” (American Heritage Dictionary)

For years I’ve pointed out as the United States creeps closer to fascism you can judge what’s happening by understanding the foundation for a fascist regime is a government/corporate partnership. Another way to put that is OLIGARCHY! Well, we’ve FINALLY accomplished that in “spades.” America is, as far as I can tell now a full fledged “oligarchy.” You’ve got BILLIONAIRES getting on their knees in front of Trump in order for him to allow them to get even RICHER. And, you’ve got an “equal” branch of government (the Congress) cowering to avoid a nasty tweet. And, you’ve got a third “equal” branch of government (Judicial) wondering how to respond to a plethora number of examples of Trump et al thumbing their noses at court rulings.

To our media (and, I’m talking about the so-called “liberal media”) this is “authoritarianism” – apparently afraid to use the “F” word on TV. You can bet they aren’t going to publicize the parallels to Hitler’s Nazi’s of the Third Reich – out of fear of another frivolous Trump inspired lawsuit. I’ve even noticed on MSNBC a lack of sponsors on some of the most popular programs. Is this something nefarious? Remains to be seen – but, it wouldn’t surprise me if potential sponsors are facing THREATS from Trump himself. A “great” way to eliminate opposing viewpoints.

Look, all the ingredients of fascism are right out front. The racism, check! (In fact, the racism shows its ugly head virtually every day – the last example I saw was Trump “ambushing” the president of South Africa with conspiracy bull s@@t while meeting in the oval office. Stuff that didn’t even resemble facts. But, hey, when did Trump – and, in this instance co-president Musk – resort to FACTS in any argument? And, “belligerent nationalism?” Oh, where to start? Well, to make this easy, let’s look at the logic behind Trump’s Trade fiasco. Oh yes, there is no logic.

As a Christian myself, I’m offended by Trump claiming to be a “man of God” when it seems to suit his fancy – as he’s strong arming members of the GOP in the House to vote for a very “unChristian” “big beautiful bill.” A bill that takes health care away from about 10 – 15 MILLION low income Americans, takes food out of the mouths of around 10 MILLION low income Americans, gives close to half a BILLION dollars per year in tax cuts to – you guessed it – BILLIONAIRES (makes their $1 MILLION “donations” to Trump’s inauguration – much apparently going into his family’s “pockets” – seem like prudent “investments”) and reverses virtually ALL of the climate change “first step” of the previous couple of years as it encourages Americans to use MORE fossil fuels.

Of course, Education is in the crosshairs of Trump and his project 2025 puppet masters because one thing is crystal clear to them – an uneducated public is critical to their long term viability. Not only is the Trump administration attempting to shudder the Department of Education – affecting, once again, low income students and increasing the cost of higher education in a very public attempt to dumb down America (more than it is – which allowed this fiasco to happen in the first place) – but, they’ve gone “all in” on a full throated attack on the Nation’s OLDEST private university – and, of course, that would be Harvard – where MUCH of the advances in medical and other research gains have taken place over the previous hundred years of so. Not only are they attacking Harvard very publicly – but ALL private universities with their big “beautiful” bill – putting taxes on the endowments of private universities.

Now, I wasn’t one who could afford to go to a private university like Harvard – although, had I been a strong enough student to “get in,” as I’ve since discovered, they would have found ways to help me be able to afford being there. I came from a very low income family (in the 1950’s and 60’s) and I always felt my “ticket” to college was sports. However, back when I first attended college, the schools where I was good enough to play (basketball) there weren’t “scholarships.” (Of course, Tuition and living expenses were very LOW) Trump is doing everything he can to make a higher education today as EXPENSIVE as possible.

The project 2025 puppet masters, Trump, and his GOP sycophants are doing everything they can to CONTROL what the rest of us can do. They are threatening media outlets, they are threatening public servants – in fact, they are now arresting some on “trumped up” charges, they are “snatching” people off the streets and “disappearing” them – just like some of the brutal dictatorships I’ve read about from Central and South America, they are spreading obvious LIES about people they’ve decided to make “examples of” and they’ve even gone so far as to remove any oversight the government might have on police departments around the country who might be inclined to abuse their power.

Look, there’s a lot more, I’m just pulling off as much as my elderly head can think of in the moment – but, the reality – and, I’ve been warning about this since the days of Bush/Cheney – is the U.S. has finally stepped over the edge into FASCISM. My biggest complaint, at this point, is I wish people who should know better would quit calling it “authoritarianism.” I “get” that talking about “Nazi’s” and “Hitler” in America has been simply a place no one was willing to go – since WW II – but, the reality is what is happening is OBVIOUS – or, at least it should be. For heaven’s sake, our co-president (f)Elon Musk threw a couple Sieg Hiels at Trump’s coronation. What more did they need? Of course, there was hardly a “peep” when that happened.

Here’s what I hope – that someone is “memorializing” ALL the blatantly ILLEGAL activity of Trump and his sycophants for possible prosecution once this reign on America if finally over. There’s a good chance I won’t be around at that point – and, I’m not even taking in to account they might “disappear” people like me before long – but, I believe MOST of the Justices on the SCOTUS may be realizing the folly of their “absolute immunity” decision last year, realizing what they’ve “unleashed” on the rest of us. Clearly, Trump believes he is “above the law” and the SCOTUS is the reason.

America is becoming unrecognizable. Trump embarrasses (many of) us everytime he opens his pathetic mouth – always with a torrent of LIES. Sometimes I wonder if he’s simply STUPID enough he doesn’t understand what he’s saying – but, most of the time it comes across to me as a deranged narcissist spewing garbage which somehow makes him feel better about himself. Sadly, pathological LIARS believe their own LIES as the words trickle over their tongues – but, you know, “we the people” voted for this. The country would be much better off if our “liberal media” AND democrats started calling it for what it is – FASCISM!

For many years (on this site) I’ve pointed out my believe “rights” are much easier to lose than to get back. Well, we’re in the middle of finding out whether, or not, I was right. This all started – at least in “recent” history – with the Citizen’s United Supreme Court decision (ONE of the decisions which will place John Roberts and Sam Alito on the dark pages of American history) where about 100 cumulitive years of campaign finance reform was tossed – leading to the BILLIONS (including from foreigners) polluting our democratic processes – and, it’s progressed from their.

Voting Rights, Civil Rights, Women’s rights, and on and on, being swept away in this FASCIST purge. This will require a nationwide backlash to begin a turn around – but, it’s going to take YEARS. And, trust me, just as the BILLIONAIRES continue lobbying for tax breaks they don’t need, those in POWER will continue placing that POWER as more important than their oaths to our constitution. And, once the “liberal media” has been vanquished (and, I guarantee you that’s part of the “plan” – once again, read project 2025) Trump will be able to brag he’s turned us into being more like Russia. Stay tuned…..

Final Thought: My final thought today is I continue to pray for our country. It’s almost impossible for me to understand America as a FASCIST country – yet, my eyes aren’t deceiving me. Trump (a second generation German – whose father was possibly part of the Nazi movement in the U.S. back in the 1930’s – based on things I’ve read, including getting arrested at a KKK rally in New York) is pushing FASCISM by every measure of the definition. People I know who frequent “conservative” media for their “information” seem to have no idea what is happening. In fact, when I bring it up, I haven’t found one yet who even understands what fascism actually entails. As Trump has said on more than one occasion: “I love my uneducated voters.” Yep, they are the key! Yikes!!!