On Fascism: 12 Lessons from American History
This book shows our time in history is nothing new. I was unaware of the racism and white supremacy that occurred under President Jackson. Now I am appalled that he is on our currency as favorite leader. It just shows the country has shown its underbelly before. Every lesson in the book brought new information to light. I was sickened as I read but glad to know the truth of our past history. The prejudice started with the Indigenous people and continues on today. The following are the lessons within the book.
Lesson 1: American Enlightened or Authoritarian?
Lesson 2: Fomenting Fear
Lesson 3: All Lies Matter
Lesson 4: Gagging the press, Quashing Dissent
Lesson 5: Taking What is Rightfully Ours
Lesson 6: Using Fear and Violence to Control and Subordinate Others
Lesson 7: The Driving Out
Lesson 8: Fear as a Path to Power
Lesson 9: Galvanizing Group Identity
Lesson 10: Silence of the Law
Lesson 11: Fear Breeds Repression; Repression Breeds Hate; Hate Menaces Stable Government
Lesson 12: The Surveillance Society and the Big Lie
The author did an amazing job writing this book. The information is presented in an easy to follow format. The book begins with an index of American Authoritarian Attitudes. This list could have been written in the 1770s, 1800s, or today. Even if the subject matter is difficult, I cannot say enough good about this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the past, present, and future of our country.
