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The reaction of all former CIA heads (and others) to Trump's petty attack on John Brennan raises an interesting question -- Are Trump's individual foibles actually getting in the way of AMerican Imperialism and repression at home? I have argued that Trump is a fascist and Trumpism is an incipient move towards fascism here -- But I do not think either Hitler or Mussolini SMASHED and otherwise damaged the repressive and military apparatus of their countries when they took over --- Are Trump's attacks on the actual implementers of American Imperialism and repression here at home WEAKENING the enforcement structures of American imperialism and domestic repression -- IRONICALLY, making fascism LESS likely?? He supports LOCAL fascists (urging cops to be "less gentle" with suspects, pardoning Sheriff Joe....) but may be weakening the national forces necessary to repress the domestic population and project American power overseas .... Just wondering ...... _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
