The Right To Peacefully Protest

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We are exercising our first amendment right to free speech. I am a Daughter of the American Revolution, both sides of my family were in America before the war. We are a people who do not want to be ruled by dictators or kings. We are against the fascist government in power. They are male white supremacists, which is not illegal, but it is undesirable.

What does Fascism look like? The punch line is that we have a leader who has said and done every one of these things Forge alliances with elites. Fascist parties ally with powerful conservative groups, such as the wealthy and business owners, who fear a leftist or socialist revolution. These elites often believe they can control the new movement. In Italy in 1922, the king appointed Mussolini as prime minister after conservatives feared a civil war could break out. Subvert institutions. Once in power, the fascist leader works to dominate the government and dismantle democratic institutions. This can involve banning opposition parties and passing laws that consolidate power and eliminate oversight. Impose radical changes. With consolidated authority, the regime introduces radical changes. This may involve controlling the media, suppressing labor movements, and persecuting perceived enemies. The nation shifts towards extreme nationalism and totalitarian control. Propaganda and control of information: The government takes control of mass media to promote its ideology and create a culture of fear. Suppression of dissent: Opponents are silenced through imprisonment, violence, and intimidation. Militarism: The military is glorified, and violence is used to enforce control and settle political disputes.