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A slippery slope to autocracy and fascism
Shabtai Shavit
Published: 10.05.18, 23:50
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1. If Pres Trump discovered a cure for Cancer or Common Cold
Alan ,   SA   (05.11.18)
what would Madeline Albright say about him . She writes nonsense Such people cannot believe that despite their almost complete takeover of the entire media and the growing ethnic rise of population ,Pres Trump won the election.. They are furious.
2. Madeleine
DSM ,   USA   (05.11.18)
Notbright is nothing more than a shill for the progressives. As SOS she did nothing of note.
3. Takes a deranged mind to put forward such claim. But then:
(05.11.18)
: the progressive, liberal, open-minded inclusive, all encompassing, “loving” hippie-mindset is just such mind by default
4. Israel needs a lot more patriots in leadership
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.11.18)
Another former leader of a major Israeli institution attacking Bibi, Trump and carrying water for the left. Big surprise. Not.

Israel needs a lot more patriots in leadership in ALL our major institutions. And a lot fewer leftists. It is both tiresome and sickening to watch them all come out for the left all the time. But especially during elections.

Bibi and Trump are actually EXPANDING freedom of citizens in their nations.



5. A slippery slope to autocracy and fascism
Albertl ,   stamford   (05.11.18)
Are you serious? Don't you have anything better to do?
6. I agree with every word
Stan ,   Israel   (05.11.18)
Now lets see what all the ignorant Trumpies have to say.
7. Thank you, Mr. Shavit that was crystal clear!
Katanga ,   Israel   (05.11.18)
8. We find virtue in a strong, decisive Presidency
Cameron   (05.11.18)
Continual success & prosperity reaffirm it.
9. Extremes caused this. Extremes of indecision and beaurocracy
Eden   (05.11.18)
Nothing got done. Governments talked and any proposal was frozen for years.

The current outspoken leaders are a product of democracy becoming frozen in indecision.

Even today. Every minister is speaking out on the northern frontier. Everyone is competing for a face on TV. The only one who needs to speak is Mr Lieberman.

In many ways. Democracy stopped working efficiently and it needs a grease and oil change.

10. Will someone stop Albright& her ilk before they bury us all?
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11. the right wing
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are trying to own the right to freedom of speech, the supreme court etc,nietsche was right god is dead, but he didnt calculate the devil would take over
12. Clinton administration sent all US jobs to China. Factories
Eden   (05.11.18)
Closed. Deficit increased. This is an example of democracy.

Obama and Hillary had Mubarak and Gadaffi overthrown. It started the Arab spring. Chaos and anarchy. The Syrian war started during Obama
administration.

This is Democracy.

Chemical weapons were used in Syria. Obama threatened. Talked of a red line. Then did nothing. The innocent were looking to America for help.

This is democrat definition of democracy.

Israel was being rocketed by Hamas. Ben Gurion airport was targeted. Obama cancelled flights. Israel was being closed down.

This is Democracy.

Just before Obama left office. He refused to help stop a UN resolution against Israel.

This too is Democracy

Obama and Mr John Kerry flew an airplane to Tehran with 1.8 Billion US$ in cash.

This too was democracy.



13. Democracy vs Republic
Daniel ,   USA   (05.11.18)
First let's be clear America's founding fathers established our great nation as a Republic not a democracy. The founding fathers warned about foriegn entanglement, central banks and the danger of allowing unfettered government. The people voted for Trump. But foriegners abroad are using all their resources to fund sedition within and remove a duly elected president. But they don't understand the American mind. The goal of the left is not liberty but in fact they want a Marxist eutopia of state welfare , control from cradle to grave. You're all welcome to go to China north Korea, and the latest victim Venezuela.
14. Utter tripe and nonsense
Yakov ,   Afula   (05.11.18)
The banding about of the terms "Fascism" and "autocracy" is simply Leftie rhetoric used as scare mongering. Democracy is not in danger, not in Israel and not in USA.
15. SHAVIT MUDDLED THINKING
EZEKIAL HAIM ,   LONDON   (05.11.18)
Democracy is the will of people.International relationships are based on common interest.The left wing view of the world about ethics and good behavior is not an imposition on humanity.There is an equally valid right wing view.Autocracy is more often left wing ,e.g. Shaves and his successor,The Castros,North Korea,China etc.Trump and Netanyahu are subject to their countries laws ,just look at their legal problems.
16. shavit is spot on !!!!!!!
tomer ,   jerusalem   (05.11.18)
17. a phone and a pen
C   (05.11.18)
obama's deal with iran was executed with a phone and a pen.
the deal was not submitted to the united states senate for ratification
as a treaty under the constitution.
the fake deal was not even signed by obama and khameini.

the useless nations do not bind the united states.
obama violated the laws and the constitution of the united states.
obama has been acting as an emperor, not as a democratically
elected leader of republic.
yet albright claims that trump is a fascist.
shame on you.
18. Chaim, u r the fascists' speaker. Learn what "patriot" means
Michael ,   California, USA   (05.11.18)
Your comments are aggressive, one-sided, hateful. Constantly criticizing your opponents is undemocratic. Please look up what "democracy" means. Look up what "patriotism" means. You and your Minnesota partner from Mecca are the fascists here.
19. Leftism
Yakov ,   Afula   (05.11.18)
A disease for which there is no cure and unfortunately it has direct influence on the brain causing illusions and a loss of the capability to analyse and arrive at reasonable and logical thoughts and ideas.
I say this with conviction, without malice and not in any way facetious.
20. Expressing opinions is not "fascist"
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.11.18)
Michael, first of all expressing opinions is not "fascist". That is a major hallmark of democracy. In what way am I fascist? Unless you call people fascists because they disagree with you. Which you apparently do.

Here is a good definition of patriotism.

www.thefreedictionary.com/patriotism

n. Love of and devotion to one's country. patriotism n devotion to one's own country and concern

My comments are not hateful. They are infused with love of Israel. We need many more patriots leading Israel. Than Israel would be far stronger, more secure, richer and free from our internal enemies, disastrous concessions and retreats.
21. Albright is a Globalist Fool
Mike Keren ,   Houston   (05.12.18)
Obama's Imperial Presidency was full of unconstitutional acts the most dangerous of them was giving Iran Billions of Cash payoffs with out advice or consent of Congress and without a ratified treaty. The collusion of the amen chorus in the media covered up these decisions and lied by omission. The result of this criminal activity by Obama and the Media is Trump.
Thank God for Israel Trump is in office today.
22. And the left claim the right are fear scaremongers and liars
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23. If a real revolution is coming people like this need worry
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24. Elite live in a bubble older the get more ignorant they are
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25. Only much later (when the various "heads" retire)do we learn
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of the extent of leftist infiltration in the ranks of our leadership.
Just witness their "analysis" of situation(s), whenever there's a flare-up with the Jihadist calling themselves "Palestinians".
Losers on the Left (world wide) are crying "Fascism", because their own dictatorship is coming to an end and not a moment too soon!
26. REPETITION OF HISTORY...
FO ,   Belgium   (05.12.18)
Remember the Left accusing Jabotinsky of Fascism because he wanted a Jewish independent state and a Jewish majority in Palestine? Remember the Left accusing Jabotinsky of Militarism because he wanted a Jewish military force? Result of this unforgivable Leftist blindness? No Jewish state in due time, and the biggest catastrophe of Jewish history.... the Shoah! But all this should remain classified, isn't it?
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