I’m a Deplorable Part Three

Fascism, Education & CRT

Donald Trump wants to be POTUS, and Jim Jordan dreams of becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives. These clowns are none other than Fascists with a capital 'F'! That word 'fascist,' it just means 'bad,' for most Americans—like communism, socialism, or being a secular humanist. It's not just about those people; it also extends to public assistance recipients unless they're doing the hustle themselves, black folks, immigrants, and women who don't fit into their little box. 

But let's get down to the nitty-gritty of what Fascism truly is, and how these two buffoons embody it. 

FASCISM & AUTHORITARIANISM, ‘MERICAN STYLE 

Fascism and authoritarianism are both systems that restrict individual freedom and rights. However, they have crucial differences. Fascism is characterized by intense nationalism, discrimination, aggressive military postures, and the prioritization of state interests over personal rights. On the other hand, authoritarianism is a more general concept encompassing any regime where power resides solely in the hands of one leader or select group. While fascists aim for total control, influencing beliefs, morals, and societal norms, authoritarians might not seek such extensive control; instead, they maintain the status quo or their own power. Fascist regimes extensively use propaganda, enforce strict censorship, and manipulate public sentiment to divide and demonize perceived adversaries as threats to national well-being. In contrast, authoritarian governments may employ similar tactics but do not necessarily require widespread support. Fascists romanticize a constructed historical narrative that fuels nationalistic fervor, whereas authoritarians might not emphasize such specific narratives; they're more focused on bolstering their authority, which brings us to the million-dollar question. 

WHAT IS IT IN PEOPLE THAT MAKES THEM FOLLOW FASCISTS? 

The answer lies in our cognitive biases and psychological profiles. Fascism thrives on emotions, intuition, and faith rather than facts, reason, and evidence. Here are some common issues that hinder self-recognition of these beliefs: 

Confirmation bias - People seek out, interpret, and remember information that confirms their existing views. This makes them resistant to changing their opinions, even in the face of overwhelming evidence suggesting they're wrong. It also makes people more susceptible to propaganda and misinformation that supports their prejudices and stereotypes. What kind of a pathetic piece of fuck-nut, butt-plug, asshole wants to believe everything they hear, read or simply wanna believe? 

In-group bias - This preference for one's own group over others can lead to discrimination, hostility, and violence against out-groups perceived as threats or enemies. People are more loyal to their leaders, and less likely to question their orders when they feel this way. Yay!!! I belong!!! I do, I do; I’m a member of the group, yay fuckin’ me!!! 

Authoritarian personality - This psychological profile values order, hierarchy, and obedience, displays intolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty, and requires security and stability. It makes individuals more receptive to fascist regimes that promise these things in exchange for submission and conformity. Fuck this up and God, yes God, GOD himself will smack the fuck out of you and you’ll be sad forever in the bowels of smelly hell, or something like that.  

Cognitive dissonance - When actions, beliefs, or attitudes are inconsistent, this results in mental discomfort. People often rationalize their behaviors or beliefs to reduce conflict, maintain a positive self-image, and avoid or deny information that increases cognitive dissonance or challenges their worldview. I’m confused?! Should I like myself or hate myself or both? Please baby Jesus in the manger of the ChristoGOP nursery, PLEASE tell me what to think and feel. 

These issues can prevent people from recognizing fascist tendencies within themselves. But they're not insurmountable; by increasing awareness of personal biases, being open to other perspectives, critically evaluating sources and claims, and admitting mistakes and changing views when warranted by the evidence, we can overcome these barriers. 

BACK TO BASIC PSYCHOLOGY & BASIC LANGUAGE 

“An expression only has meaning within the stream of life.” Wittgenstein was a philosopher centering his ideas in the world of logic and linguistics. He was a titan of 20th-century philosophy, made profound contributions to logic and the philosophy of language. His early work, the "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus," sought to establish the limits of language and the world, proposing that the structure of language mirrors the structure of reality. Wittgenstein argued that language, when used correctly, could show the logical structure of the world, and that philosophy's role was to clarify thoughts to prevent philosophical confusion. However, his later work, primarily found in "Philosophical Investigations," marked a significant departure from these early ideas. Here, Wittgenstein introduced the concept of 'language games,' suggesting that the meaning of words is derived from their use in various forms of life, rather than being fixed by their relation to specific objects or ideas. He emphasized the importance of ordinary language and how it functions in our daily interactions, thus moving away from the rigid logical structure he once advocated. Wittgenstein's later philosophy suggests that our language is a series of overlapping and interwoven practices, each with its own rules and complexities, which cannot be captured by any single logical system. This shift from a focus on the logical form to the pragmatic use of language in everyday life has had a lasting impact on philosophy, linguistics, and the study of human communication. Wittgenstein's work remains a cornerstone in understanding the intricate relationship between our language, our thoughts, and the world we navigate. His legacy continues to influence and challenge thinkers across various disciplines, inviting us to look closely at the ordinary and find the extraordinary depth and complexity within. 

Ludwig Wittgenstein further believed that psychological concepts are essentially bound up with the language we use to express them. For Wittgenstein, misuse of words often leads to confusion and philosophical puzzles, which he saw as arising from a misunderstanding of the logic of our language. He emphasized the importance of looking at how words are actually used in everyday life to understand their meaning, a method he referred to as 'grammatical investigation.' His approach to psychology was to replace the search for psychological facts with an analysis of psychological concepts, suggesting that the inner experiences we might think of as the basis for our psychological vocabulary are actually given shape by the way we talk about them.  

In essence, Wittgenstein's philosophy suggests that the way we use words in our language games gives life to psychological concepts, and any 'misuse' of these words leads to a distortion of their meaning and, consequently, a misrepresentation of the psychological phenomena they are meant to describe. This perspective has profound implications for both philosophy and psychology, as it shifts the focus from internal mental states to the external, communal activities of language use. 

HYPOCRISY, PARADOX, & IRRATIONALITY ARE ACTUALLY IMPORTANT

Pointing out the ChristoGOP’s hypocrisy carries all the importance to them of observing that they breath air. A rational person sees personal hypocrisy as a problem because it ultimately means they are not living up to what they profess to believe. The fact that you need to explain to them the importance of hypocrisy highlights the depth of ignorance afflicting them. Nothing reflects this point more than not recognizing one’s lack of Christianity when voting for a party that wants to do away with taxes for the rich, make guns more accessible than healthcare, defund healthcare, defund social services, and enforce religious views regardless of the diversity (they know exists) in the American public school system, all the while claiming Christians are selfless, loving people. 

Ignorance also fuels the inability to recognize the paradoxical thought inherent in all ChristoGOPs. Sometimes called “willful ignorance”, ChristoGOPs believe they are the victims of the liberal fascists and their henchmen, ANTIFA (antifascists) who implement policies designed to destroy America by trying to give away money to the lazy people (poor) and force green policies on everyone to ruin business (save the planet). ChristoGOPs shrug off these paradoxes in the true willful ignorance to believe they must ignore the words of the opposition, no matter how sensible, to remain true to the cause, whether that is hate, conspiracy, Christianity, profit, or all. 

The ability to live in hypocritical and paradoxical thoughts attests to the power of irrationality to make one so pliable they cannot deduce where they are headed. Perhaps nothing exemplifies ChristoGOP thinking more than the Hawk Tuah Girl as reported by Slate,

.........the fact that a viral blow job moment has been immediately codified by the right.......is beyond ironic, as the Trump platform is set to wage an unprecedented war on American sexual freedom. Contraception rights are under siege, abortion access has been curtailed dramatically in many states, state houses are attempting to scrub all pornographic material off the web, and major activists in the party are rallying against what they define as “recreational sex.” And yet, despite the deeply unseemly and massively unpopular puritanical streak hamstringing the Republican Party, a woman like Welch [Hawk Tuah Girl] is almost reflexively ushered into the movement. It doesn’t make sense. 

This is where sensible people like reporters go wrong. The Hawk Tuah Girl makes perfect sense to the ChristoGOP! If willing to believe the implausible story of scripture or just indoctrinated by Christian culture, your thoughts retard into right and wrong, good and bad, black and white thinking.  You can just as easily believe education is bad unless infused with Biblical fiction or distrust the government but have faith in Fox News. You can ignore facts and believe America is Christian, regardless of history. In a capitalist system, where there must always be losers so there can be winners, you can believe all it takes to “make it” is hard work and faith. You absolutely can believe sexuality needs to be governed, especially women’s sexuality, while at the same time idolizing and viralizing a young lady giving blowjob advice.   

This is the ChristoGOP: irrational, contrarian, purposeless. They bend to the whims of sycophants and Power Brokers buried under an ignorance so thick it blocks not just objective knowledge and facts but destroys the ability to understand them. It is this ignorance fueling hypocrisy and paradoxical thoughts that makes any sane, rational person witnessing the millions of ChristoGOPs, question, “Where the hell is all this leading?”