Glenn Greenwald: "That is because the political spectrum itself has shifted radically, and the movement which now most loudly describes itself as 'conservative' bears little resemblance to the political movement of which Dean, for his entire life, considered himself a part. As its leading bloggers vividly illustrate, pro-Bush 'conservatism' is a highly authoritarian movement which seeks to vest unlimited and unrestrained power in their Leader, views garden-variety political dissent as blasphemy and treason, and glorifies violence as a justifiable tool to achieve their glorious political ends."
TrackBackNo call it what it is. neo-Jacobism...maybe...fascism, probably. All the hallmarks of fascism are seen with Bush and co.:
cult of the masculine. massive looming central government, which extends even further control via dealings with large corporations. extreme nationalism equated with patriotism. militarism. browbeating (and some say silencing) of dissent. disregard for the rule of law and constitution. belief in "gott mit us". etc.
Posted by: Jon C. at July 21, 2006 09:08 AM