Thread by @Sanikri

Can people call Florida’ governor, Governor De(ath)Santis Fascist? You decide!
The mainstream media call his governorship ‘authoritarianism’.
Authoritarianism implies the absence of democracy—a dictatorship.

In some ways, we can agree with them that De(ath)Santis's governing style fits the definition of dictatorship.
How about to call it Fascism? Or call him Fascist?

Fascism originated from the Latin word "fasces," which denotes a bundle of wooden rods that typically included a protruding axe blade and was carried by leaders to symbolize the ultimate power of the person.

Fascism is a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government. Familiar? Yes! At least for most of us!
rollingstone.com/politics/polit…

Fascism also includes hatred and crucifixion of people who are perceived to be DIFFERENT by race or religion, or who are outside the mainstream (Roma (Gypsies), homosexuals, transgenders, genetically inferior and harmful to "national health," or who were born abroad),

control over what people learn and what books they are allowed to read, control over what were previously independent government units (school boards, medical boards, universities, and so on), control over women and the most intimate and difficult decisions they’ll ever make

and demands that the private sector support the regime.
In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is known as a "culture warrior" by extremist Republicans for taking combative positions on education. He prohibited sexual orientation and gender identity

(CRT) discussions in public university classrooms, undermining the academic freedom of the universities, and asserting that tenured professors in Florida’s public universities were "indoctrinating" students and requiring them to be reviewed every five years.

Teachers are limited in what they can teach about racism and other tragic aspects of American history ('don’t say black'). De(ath) Santis has become personally involved in local school board changes, replacing members who oppose his plans and philosophy.

Banned popular and famous books, even math textbooks have been rejected for what officials call “indoctrination”. (Florida is 2nd in the U.S. in banning books)
vice.com/en/article/bvm…

De(ath)Santis signed into law a ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest, reducing what had been a 24-week standard in place for almost a half-century.

He promised to “expand pro-life protections” and it’s expected to seek a stricter ban, a so-called heartbeat bill prohibiting most abortions after six weeks.

His controversial medical board banned gender-affirming medical treatment for youths. Disney (Florida’s largest employer) has been stripped of the ability to govern itself in retaliation for the company’s opposition to the crackdown on LGBTQ+ conversations with schoolchildren.

De(ath)Santis’s “Combating Public Disorder”, or ‘anti-riot’ law, criminalizes protests and dampens demonstration efforts in Florida. The law is an assault on people's First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly.

A few days ago, he announced his ‘law and order’ legislator and said: “In Florida, you’re not going to get a slap on the wrist. You are getting the inside of a jail cell.”

So, is it suitable to characterize DeSantis’s combination of homophobia, transphobia, racism, cruelty, misogyny, and his ignorance along with his efforts to control the public schools and universities and intimidate the private sector, as of fascism?

Governor Ron De(ath)Santis has turned Florida into a paradise for Fascists!
It’s time for the American mainstream media to talk and write, using the term "fascism" where appropriate, and calling the GOP presidential hopeful De(ath)Santis to Fascist!

OR we insult fascism by describing De(ath)Santis as a fascist?
One thing is for sure: If Ron De(ath) Santis is elected President, fascism could become a new reality in the United States if Americans are not vigilant! Say NO to Fascism! #DemVoice1 #LiveBlue2022