Read on Twitter
1/18
Joe Biden is a fascist.
In order to use an agreed upon definition, I am following Umberto Eco's 14 Points of Fascism.
For reference:
https://www.favreau.info/misc/14-points-fascism.php
Joe Biden is a fascist.
In order to use an agreed upon definition, I am following Umberto Eco's 14 Points of Fascism.
For reference:
https://www.favreau.info/misc/14-points-fascism.php
2/18
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism
Biden has criticized Donald Trump for being too soft on China, Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. His economic plan is built on imperial competition over resources and markets.
Per the national review: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/biden-make-america-great-again/
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism
Biden has criticized Donald Trump for being too soft on China, Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. His economic plan is built on imperial competition over resources and markets.
Per the national review: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/biden-make-america-great-again/
3/18
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
We all know about the 1994 Crime Bill. However, Joe Biden and Strom Thurmond were pushing Ronald Reagan to ramp up mass incarceration and strengthen the Prison Industial Complex as early as 1981. https://theintercept.com/2019/09/17/the-untold-story-joe-biden-pushed-ronald-reagan-to-ramp-up-incarceration-not-the-other-way-around/
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
We all know about the 1994 Crime Bill. However, Joe Biden and Strom Thurmond were pushing Ronald Reagan to ramp up mass incarceration and strengthen the Prison Industial Complex as early as 1981. https://theintercept.com/2019/09/17/the-untold-story-joe-biden-pushed-ronald-reagan-to-ramp-up-incarceration-not-the-other-way-around/
4/18
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights (cont'd)
Biden's disdain for human rights affects his experience with immigration policy as well. Biden apologists will say that that the Obama Administration focused on "violent criminals."
Untrue. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-com-biden-immigration-record-20190913-ezn62xf3xjcmpobmrxmz6ym7vq-story.html
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights (cont'd)
Biden's disdain for human rights affects his experience with immigration policy as well. Biden apologists will say that that the Obama Administration focused on "violent criminals."
Untrue. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-com-biden-immigration-record-20190913-ezn62xf3xjcmpobmrxmz6ym7vq-story.html
5/18
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
Biden's campaign has actively sought to scapegoat opposition within the Democratic Party for his defeat even before the election. They're hamelessly using troll farms to do it.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/03/11/joe_biden_asks_kamala_harris_khive_for_help_tell_me_about_the_khive.html#!
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
Biden's campaign has actively sought to scapegoat opposition within the Democratic Party for his defeat even before the election. They're hamelessly using troll farms to do it.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/03/11/joe_biden_asks_kamala_harris_khive_for_help_tell_me_about_the_khive.html#!
6/18
4. Supremacy of the Military
Biden has been running on a bigger military budget since day one. He actively supported #ForeverWar in Irag and Afghanistan while opposing social spending. The military is the social welfare program of choice for Joe. https://www.politico.com/2020-election/candidates-views-on-the-issues/military/defense-spending/
4. Supremacy of the Military
Biden has been running on a bigger military budget since day one. He actively supported #ForeverWar in Irag and Afghanistan while opposing social spending. The military is the social welfare program of choice for Joe. https://www.politico.com/2020-election/candidates-views-on-the-issues/military/defense-spending/
7/18
5. Rampant Sexism
There's a reason Joe Biden was bullied by Jim Clyburn into promising to choose a Black woman as his running mate. His history with women is horrific and he's an open misogynist. https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-allegations-women-2020-campaign-2019-6
5. Rampant Sexism
There's a reason Joe Biden was bullied by Jim Clyburn into promising to choose a Black woman as his running mate. His history with women is horrific and he's an open misogynist. https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-allegations-women-2020-campaign-2019-6
8/18
6. Controlled Mass Media
MSNBC and CNN have been openly shilling for Biden since the other RW candidates all dropped out and endorsed him. The CEO Comcast, MSNBC's parent company, is a huge supporter and it shows in his coverage. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/13/biden-dnc-fundraisers-lobbyists-394838
6. Controlled Mass Media
MSNBC and CNN have been openly shilling for Biden since the other RW candidates all dropped out and endorsed him. The CEO Comcast, MSNBC's parent company, is a huge supporter and it shows in his coverage. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/13/biden-dnc-fundraisers-lobbyists-394838
9/18
7. Obsession with National Security
The best known military man in America today endorsed Biden at the Dem convention because of Joe Biden's long obsession with putting more authoritarian national security laws in place.
Biden in 2015: https://newspunch.com/joe-biden-admits-he-wrote-the-patriot-act-in-1995/
7. Obsession with National Security
The best known military man in America today endorsed Biden at the Dem convention because of Joe Biden's long obsession with putting more authoritarian national security laws in place.
Biden in 2015: https://newspunch.com/joe-biden-admits-he-wrote-the-patriot-act-in-1995/
10/18
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined
Biden's position on gay rights, abortion, and war are based on his deeply devout Catholicsm and his belief in the idea of the US as a Christian nation. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/447023-biden-2020-campaign-confirms-he-supports-controversial-abortion-rule-report
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined
Biden's position on gay rights, abortion, and war are based on his deeply devout Catholicsm and his belief in the idea of the US as a Christian nation. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/447023-biden-2020-campaign-confirms-he-supports-controversial-abortion-rule-report
11/18
9. Corporate Power is Protected
This one really isn't up for debate. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2019/12/07/here-are-the-billionaires-backing-joe-bidens-presidential-campaign/#1448998159e7
9. Corporate Power is Protected
This one really isn't up for debate. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2019/12/07/here-are-the-billionaires-backing-joe-bidens-presidential-campaign/#1448998159e7
12/18
10. Labor Power is Suppressed
Joe Biden talks a good game about being "working class" and supporting the right to unionize.
Yet his signature labor achievement was NAFTA, which destroyed labor power in America. https://www.insidesources.com/labor-unions-urge-lawmakers-end-nafta/
10. Labor Power is Suppressed
Joe Biden talks a good game about being "working class" and supporting the right to unionize.
Yet his signature labor achievement was NAFTA, which destroyed labor power in America. https://www.insidesources.com/labor-unions-urge-lawmakers-end-nafta/
13/18
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts
Biden and Barack Obama did champion the National Endowment for Arts in the Obama administration, but Biden has personally derided intellectualism and dismissed the ideas of HIS intellectuals. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/13/angela-davis-vote-joe-biden-candidate-who-can-be-m/
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts
Biden and Barack Obama did champion the National Endowment for Arts in the Obama administration, but Biden has personally derided intellectualism and dismissed the ideas of HIS intellectuals. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/13/angela-davis-vote-joe-biden-candidate-who-can-be-m/
14/18
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment
I believe I addressed this under human rights, but let's just put something else here again. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/6/20/18677998/joe-biden-1994-crime-bill-law-mass-incarceration
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment
I believe I addressed this under human rights, but let's just put something else here again. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/6/20/18677998/joe-biden-1994-crime-bill-law-mass-incarceration
15/18
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
Zephyr Teachout said it better than I can. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/20/joe-biden-corruption-donald-trump
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
Zephyr Teachout said it better than I can. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/20/joe-biden-corruption-donald-trump
16/18
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
So who has heard of "The Delaware Way?"
These words define Biden's career. https://splinternews.com/how-delaware-explains-whats-wrong-with-joe-biden-1835655823
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
So who has heard of "The Delaware Way?"
These words define Biden's career. https://splinternews.com/how-delaware-explains-whats-wrong-with-joe-biden-1835655823
17/18
17. Fraudulent Elections
Despite Joan Walsh's very bad article here, does anyone really think Biden won every county in MI? Does everyone remember getting a non-partisan ballot instead of a Dem ballot here in OR, despite being a Dem? https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/sanders-biden-michigan-sexism/
17. Fraudulent Elections
Despite Joan Walsh's very bad article here, does anyone really think Biden won every county in MI? Does everyone remember getting a non-partisan ballot instead of a Dem ballot here in OR, despite being a Dem? https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/sanders-biden-michigan-sexism/
18/18
I think I have met my burden of proof, but I will leave you with the thoughts of @lfeatherz in @jacobinmag. https://jacobinmag.com/2019/11/joe-biden-narendra-modi-tulsi-gabbard-amit-jani-bjp
I think I have met my burden of proof, but I will leave you with the thoughts of @lfeatherz in @jacobinmag. https://jacobinmag.com/2019/11/joe-biden-narendra-modi-tulsi-gabbard-amit-jani-bjp
