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In his book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them (2018) Jason Stanley defined fascism thusly: [A] cult of the leader who promises national restoration in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation ... The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors.
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Jason Stanley defined fascism as a cult of the leader who promises national restoration in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation the leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors
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Jason Stanley
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    "book": "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them (2018)",
    "person": "Jason Stanley",
    "definition": "a cult of the leader who promises national restoration in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation ... The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors"
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February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (3 months ago)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. It is characterized by a dictatorial leader, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strong state control. The article provides a comprehensive overview of fascism's history, characteristics, and various interpretations.

Fascism Political Ideology Authoritarianism History Nazism Mussolini Totalitarianism

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