Nithya Ramanaccused LA mayoral rival Spencer Pratt of “fascism”this week during an interview with left-wing podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen.
She called thePacific Palisades fire victima “mini-Trump,” saying that if he won the election for mayor, it would be because people had turned to fascism in despair.
Is it “fascism” towant the fire department to be able to put out a fire?
Is it “fascism” to want homeless encampments cleared from our streets?
Is it “fascism” to want tax credits to save Hollywood from destruction?
If so, then Raman is also calling most Angelenos fascists.
The term “fascism” is thrown around a lot on the left. Calling someone a “fascist” is a way of marginalizing them and shaming anyone who supports them.
But fascism actually means something specific. It is a rigid system in which society is controlled from the top down by the government, usually in the form of one political party, a social elite, or a powerful leader.
Fascism leaves traditional institutions in place — churches, for example, and private companies — but also forces them to obey the central government.
In addition, fascism is hierarchical. Under fascism, some people rule, and others are ruled, often because of race or nationality. That is why fascism is historically associated with bigotry and persecution.
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