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Terrible fascist
Fascism is a political ideology that emphasizes the state’s control over its subjects through
a strict hierarchical and dictatorship. The theory developed in Europe specifically in Italy around
the early 20th Century paying reference to national syndicalism. Fascism is a complex strategy
that borrows and also opposes the concepts of liberalism, Marxism and some theories of traditional
conservatism. The government representative is in control of everything to the extent that it
compromises the individual rights in such an oppressive way. Many fascists are motivated by the
need to dominate over a particular society and prevent the people from expressing themselves. The
traits of political war, violence and imperialism are therefore common aspects of fascist
governance which ends up weakening the territory.
A conscious society needs democratic leadership to ensure that rights and views of all
individuals are put into proper contexts. Democracy allows any competent individual regardless
of his/her social status to have the confidence of rising to power and holding a political position.
However positive this aspect might seem, it is also a problem as people of flawed traits and
personalities also have a high chance of gaining political control. A democratic nation fails when
leaders are elected into different positions and then change their intentions towards the country.
Most individuals start as trustworthy, hardworking and socially motivated who wants to influence
the community positively. It, however, becomes a fascist kind of leadership when they turn to be
selfish, greedy, cruel and ambitious power instead of implementing their promises (Cavatorta,
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2013). The once free and involving nation changes to a strict and controlling kind of setting that
places power acquisition in front of other essential aspects like expression.
There are many instances in history whereby leaders completely changed their nations from
delivering democracy to fascism due to their actions. The most outstanding figure of such a
transformation is Hitler, having introduced all the aspects of Fascism to Germany from a functional
democratic routine. Earlier on in history, Germany entered World War 1 with the hopes of winning
and making their enemies pay. The government led the people into believing that they would win
only to have a change of deals from the opponents which created enmity (Albright & Woodward,
2018). The US president at that time, Woodrow Wilson agreed with the Germans for a peaceful
negotiation that will invite no violence among the people. However, the US allies, Britain and
French changed the agreement and wanted to avenge on the Germans by forcing cruelty on them.
These actions of betrayal led to hatred amongst these nations and Hitler came across with the Nazi
party later on against the Weimar government. Once a leader of nationalism, anti-Semitism, anticapitalism and socialism, turned to a forceful and brutal to his subjects.
Hitler came to power as a socially upright individual who wanted to Restore German’s
greatness by denouncing villains and capitalists who controlled the nation. He, however, developed
the hunger for political mighty and dominance amongst the Germans by oppressing the people in
all sectors of the economy (Cheibub, et al., 2010). Hitler came up with strict rules concerning
wealth acquisition, political engagements and outside border interactions. He remains to be one of
the most recognized dictators across the world due to the things he made Germans go through
during his reign. It was difficult to get rid of his Nazi party as he was making the society much
depended on his leadership (Albright & Woodward, 2018). The situation of the people worsened
each day with rising unemployment and lower living standards, and yet the citizens still voted for
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Hitler. Personal expression also became a problem with opposition members facing a tough time
which reduced activism at the time of his governance. A democratic nation later changed to be
solely characterized by fascist ideologies.
America seems to be moving towards the direction of a Fascism society whereby a
recurrent of events from the Nazi times is evident in Trumps administration. Different philosophers
have varying perspectives on the fascist nature of President Trump all which imply that there are
signs of this dangerous political ideology (Albright & Woodward, 2018). Just like other fascists in
history, Trump is taking over the government quicker than other presidents of the US and yet there
is only little to be done about this situation. Regardless of the constant critics concerning his
‘incompetence,’ people still end up supporting his ideas and hence increasing his dominance in
American society.
Another sign of fascism in Trump’s administration are the propagated lies that sounds
unrealistic but greatly determine his influence in America. Mr. Trump recently said in the global
leaders’ assembly that he has achieved the most in the two years he has been in power as compared
to any other US president before him. Most voters tend to be drawn close to these statements and
increase their support system as some even believe that he has signed the most bills and also
building the wall with Mexico. The transformation of American society might be faster than people
can imagine if citizens do not consider these signs while preserving their democracy (Albright &
Woodward, 2018).
According to Morgan (1998), George Washington is generally the second best president in
the US after Abraham Lincoln which puts him at the front row of pushing for democracy.
Washington was a leader of the people who involved all Americans regardless of their social status
and hence uniting them. Among all the leaders of quality that American has had, Washington was
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one of them in such a way that he did not believe in arrogance as a way of attaining dominance.
The author shows Washington’s actions with the farmers who were at that time regarded as
laborers and unworthy of the attention. He however considered their situation and implemented
laws that would be of interest to their activities.
Many people may mistake Washington’s remoteness as a bad trait for the state, but it was
for the best as he was not only involved in lawmaking but also followed it to the latter. He was a
difficult man to understand as he never showed the kind of traits others leaders would all around
the world. Compared to Hitler, George Washington was an influential leader but did not use his
power for his personal mighty. During Washington’s presidency, it was easy for people to express
themselves and to learn from a socially upright leader made it possible to attain continuous
democracy (Morgan 1998).
Due to the negative implications that have been connected to fascism in the world’s
political history, it is recommended to take all the appropriate strategies for stopping this ideology.
Citizens play a significant role in the leadership of the nation, and they can facilitate promoting
democracy while doing away with any fascist activities. Americans should support positive
movements formed in the society when it comes to fighting poor leadership. These actions always
keep the leaders in check and promote awareness to avoid any signs of fascism. Social movements
like fighting for the rights of minority groups, workers and businesses should be taken seriously
as they are the same ones that will contribute to fascist leaders if not well addressed.
Citizens have the democratic power to choose the individuals who will transform the nation
to a better position. They should, therefore, be selective when it comes to electing leaders who can
represent them by looking at their strategies towards the future. It is therefore important to push
for free and fair elections that will reflect the majority choices to avoid the existence of fascist
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leaders who tend to control the nation. Citizens should also be considerate of the domestic laws
and their relationships to the international policies which might influence the country’s political
wave. It is important to note the oppressive strategies even if they are directed to other parties as
allowing them will give the leaders audacity of enforcing such in their local boundaries.
Word Cite
Albright, M. K., & Woodward, W. (2018). Fascism: A warning. Harper.
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Cavatorta, F. (2013). The international dimension of the failed Algerian transition: Democracy
betrayed?
Cheibub, J. A., Gandhi, J., & Vreeland, J. R. (2010). Democracy and dictatorship
revisited. Public choice, 143(1-2), 67-101.
Hoppe, H. H. (2018). Democracy–the god that failed: the economics and politics of monarchy,
democracy and natural order. Routledge.
Morgan, E. S. (1982). The Genius of George Washington. WW Norton & Company.
Xijie Lin
FASCISM
Paper #2 Fall, 2018
The object of this paper is to write a thoughtful essay using only 2 sources: Madeleine Albright's Fascism: A Warning and Chapter 10 of
Edmund Morgan's George Washington and the Use of Power. Based on your reading of Albright and Morgan, write a 5-paragraph 1500-word
essay regarding the danger that a democratic government can be changed into a fascist state. Organize your essay as follows: 1-What is fascism? In
what sense can we describe it as a state of government that comes after a democracy has failed? 2--What leader, as described by Albright, most
successfully (or most interestingly to you) changed his government (or partially changed his government) from a democracy to a fascist state?
Briefly tell the story. Do not discuss Donald Trump in this paragraph. 3--To what degree, according to Albright, is the America of Donald Trump
moving in the direction of fascism? 4--How did George Washington, as described by Morgan, work consistently to create democracy in America
and to prevent its erosion into a government led by one man? 5--In your own opinion, what must the citizens of a democratic nation do to prevent
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Intro: what is fascism?
One leader who changed
his government from
democracy to fascism.
According to Albright, to
what degree is America
under Trump moving
toward fascism?
A counter-example:
according to Morgan, how
did George Washington
work to create democracy
and prevent its erosion into
tyranny?
What must the citizens
of a democratic nation
do to prevent their
government from
transitioning into
fascism?
see Albright, p. 9
I can't tell where you are
getting your opinions such as:
Democracy allows any com-
petent....
where do you get Hitler
being a "socially upright
individual...?"
Please see my handwritten notes on your paper. See me if they don't make sense.
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well organized? header not all caps; heading:
Xijie, Your rewrite will benefit from specific details in each paragraph with direct
minimal sentence-level errors po section; date is not correctly quotes and page numbers. At present, this essay contains too many open-ended
verb tense control? formatted; title: all important generalizations which are not supported by specific reference to your 2 authors..
words capitalized; spacing
between paras.
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Terrible fascist
Fascism is a political ideology that emphasizes the state's control over its subjects
through a strict hierarchical and dictatorship. The theory developed in Europe specifically in
Italy around the early 20th Century paying reference to national syndicalism. Fascism is a
complex strategy that borrows and also opposes the concepts of liberalism, Marxism and some
theories of traditional conservatism. The government representative is in control of everything to
the extent that it compromises the individual rights in such an oppressive way. Many fascists are
motivated by the need to dominate over a particular society and prevent the people from
expressing themselves. The traits of political war, violence and imperialism are therefore
common aspects of fascist governance which ends up weakening the territory.
A conscious society needs democratic leadership to ensure that rights and views of all
individuals are put into proper contexts. Democracy allows any competent individual regardless
of his/her social status to have the confidence of rising to power and holding a political position.
However positive this aspect might seem, it is also a problem as people of flawed traits and
personalities also have a high chance of gaining political control. A democratic nation fails when
leaders are elected into different positions and then change their intentions towards the country.
Most individuals start as trustworthy, hardworking and socially motivated who wants to
influence the community positively. It, however, becomes a fascist kind of leadership when they
turn to be selfish, greedy, cruel and ambitious power instead of implementing their promises
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(Cavatorta, 2013). The once free and involving nation changes to a strict and controlling kind of
setting that places power acquisition in front of other essential aspects like expression.
There are many instances in history whereby leaders completely changed their nations from
delivering democracy to fascism due to their actions. The most outstanding figure of such a
transformation is Hitler, having introduced all the aspects of Fascism to Germany from a
functional democratic routine. Earlier on in history, Germany entered World War 1 with the
hopes of winning and making their enemies pay. The government led the people into believing
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that they would win only to have a change of deals from the opponents which created enmity
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(Albright & Woodward, 2018). The US president at that time, Woodrow Wilson agreed with the
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Germans for a peaceful negotiation that will invite no violence among the people. However, the
US allies, Britain and French changed the agreement and wanted to avenge on the Germans by
forcing cruelty on them. These actions of betrayal led to hatred amongst these nations and Hitler
came across with the Nazi party later on against the Weimar government. Once a leader of
nationalism, anti-Semitism, anti-capitalism and socialism, turned to a forceful and brutal to his
subjects.
Source?
Hitler came to power as a socially upright individual who wanted to Restore German's
greatness by denouncing villains and capitalists who controlled the nation. He, however,
developed the hunger for political mighty and dominance amongst the Germans by oppressing
the people in all sectors of the economy (Cheibub, et al., 2010). Hitler came up with strict rules
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concerning wealth acquisition, political engagements and outside border interactions. He remains
to be one of the most recognized dictators across the world due to the things he made Germans
go through during his reign. It was difficult to get rid of his Nazi party as he was making the
society much depended on his leadership (Albright & Woodward, 2018). The situation of the
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people worsened each day with rising unemployment and lower living standards, and yet the
citizens still voted for Hitler. Personal expression also became a problem with opposition
members facing a tough time which reduced activism at the time of his governance. A
democratic nation later changed to be solely characterized by fascist ideologies.
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America seems to be moving towards the direction of a Faseisnt society whereby a
recurrent Sf events from the Nazi times is evident in Trumps administration. Different
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philosophers have varying perspectives on the fascist nature of President Trump all which imply
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that there are signs of this dangerous political ideology (Albright & Woodward, 2018). Just like
other fascists in history, Trump is taking over the government quicker than other presidents of
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the US and yet there is only little to be done about this situation. Regardless of the constant
critics concerning his 'incompetence,' people still end up supporting his ideas and hence
increasing his dominance in American society.
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Another sign of fascism in Trump's administration are the propagated lies that sounds
unrealistic but greatly determine his influence in America. Mr. Trump recently said in the global
leaders' assembly that he has achieved the most in the two years he has been in power as
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statements and increase their support system as some even believe that he has signed the most
bills and also building the wall with Mexico. The transformation of American society might be
faster than people can imagine if citizens do not consider these signs while preserving their
democracy (Albright & Woodward, 2018).
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According to Morgan (1998), George Washington is generally the second best president
in the US after Abraham Lincoln which puts him at the front row of pushing for democracy.
Washington was a leader of the people who involved all Americans regardless of their social