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- “Secret Hitler” is a board game that focuses on mistrust and the art of lying.
- Players are divided into fascists and democrats, with fascists having an advantage.
- The game explores how democrats must trust each other to win, but making the wrong decisions can lead to a fascist victory.
- The creators of the game aimed to introduce skepticism about political processes during turbulent times in 2016.
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- Debate surrounding the return of fascism in politics
- Concerns about Donald Trump’s fascist tendencies
- Comparison of Trump’s leadership style to that of a strongman
- Reflecting on historical analogies and potential threats to democracy
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- Robert Kagan, an expert on foreign policy, defends American interventionism and global leadership.
- Kagan warns that liberal democracy must be constantly defended against threats like Trump and Christian nationalism.
- Kagan’s book “Rebellion” describes Christian, white nationalism as a challenge to liberal democracy.
- If Trump wins re-election, Kagan believes it will lead to the destruction of the old system and a political disruption.
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- Fascist propaganda demonizes political opponents as threats to the country’s existence.
- Fascism relies on lies and manipulation of truth to control the narrative.
- Fascism promotes hierarchies and views diversity with fear and suspicion.
- Timothy Snyder highlights Putin’s regime as an example of modern fascism, warning of its dangerous implications.
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- Snyder warns of potential autocracy under Trump
- Trump’s rise attributed to bluffing and social media influence
- Fascism seen as a reaction to fear of freedom and societal changes
- Mason outlines “fascist process” with a 10-point checklist
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- Crises such as financial collapse, migration, COVID, and climate change lead to feelings of threat and loss of sovereignty
- Suppressed groups begin to rise up in response to the crises
- A culture war ensues followed by the appearance of a fascist party
- Weakened left forces must decide on alliances while the rule of law weakens
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- Technological and societal changes have accelerated, leading to a fragmentation of conservatism into pessimists, pragmatists, and radicals.
- Authoritarian conservatives have dispensed with historical fascism trappings but still seek to mold liberal democracy in their favor.
- Right-wing extremist populism reduces political issues to questions of belonging and portrays opponents as threats.
- Democracies must engage with populists without legitimizing their extreme positions by avoiding adopting their language or narratives.
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- Right-wing populist politicians are learning to avoid images of the 20th century tactics
- Orbán refers to his government as an “illiberal democracy,” limiting press freedoms and democratic rights
- Germany is using a nuanced toolkit against threats to democracy, such as banning state party chapters or individual organizations
- Populism can be seen as a response to undemocratic liberalism, triggered by political-economic upheavals
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- Populists win because democrats are confused and make wrong decisions.
- Populism is fueled by fears of disappearing culture and language.
- Society is united by a feeling of impending doom.
- Democracy faces challenges in preventing past atrocities from recurring.
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- Fascism in the 21st century is rooted in fear
- Politics is the management of panic
- Modern-day fascists suspect that the other side might be actually right, which is their greatest fear
- The rise of right-wing parties with suicidal fantasies and no clear vision
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- The article discusses a speech by Björn Höcke, a far-right politician in Germany.
- Höcke focuses on topics such as gender identity, European culture, migration, and coronavirus policies.
- He flirts with controversial ideas and warns against voting irregularities.
- The article reflects on the difficulty of recognizing fascism.