Why we may be fortunate to have Trump

[ArtD48]

I think the case can be made that the U.S. has been drifting towards fascism for a long time.
I recently found "14 points of fascism" on line (http://www.ellensplace.net/fascism.html)

A few points that struck me:
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism
7. Obsessions with national security
9. Power of corporations protected
10. Power of labor suppressed
12. Obsession with crime and punishment

Now imagine someone had won the Republican nomination who wanted to lead the country further down to road to fascism, who was smart enough not to gratuitously insult the parents of a fallen soldier or hint at the assassination of his opponent, someone who did not make ridiculous assertions and tweets, someone who knew how to actually run a political campaign, someone who might actually win. (Not that I've entirely discounted the possibility of Trump winning but, as of now, it doesn't look too probable.) We might be in much bigger danger than we are now.

[Protalker]

1. Yes and No

Yes because Trump has no impulse control. No because Robert, Rebekah Mercer and their instrument of hate Bannon do.

[louis-t]

2. They cannot control him.

They are running two campaigns. The tension between the two is destroying the party. I'm almost out of popcorn.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. High stakes

While Trump is a huge gift for the Democratic Party that will likely result in huge gains across the board, the stakes are so high that it's still terrifying. A Trump Presidency would destroy this country in too many ways to count, and the consequences would last for generations.