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[–] Darnton@piefed.zip 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

No, the things that are happening in the US right now is not really comparable to things happening in any other Western democracy. All countries have their issues, but this blatant fascist takeover occurring in the US right now is quite unique.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

But it is a cautionary tale. Other countries aren't trying very hard to stifle their growing far-right movements and will end up the same way if they keep giving them legitimacy. They could also more openly condemn the fascist USA instead of treating Trump as acceptable and allowing him the usual respectful state visits.

[–] danekrae@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's not whataboutism at all. I'm not downplaying the US's extreme fascism in any way. I'm saying that it's not an isolated case.

[–] danekrae@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

So you're just saying that america isn't the only one; what about other countries.

[–] bufalo1973@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago

Who do you think is financing all the far right parties in the world?