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Presidential candidates should abhor political violence, not just oppose it but vehemently, and sincerely understand the evil in tacit consent. Where is the Oval Office saying: “We have differences, but never, never, never is violence the answer.” Nowhere.
One begins to wonder, as Democrats call Trump fascist, what are we living through? Whether misunderstanding history or choosing to misread it, Democrats extend a fiction started by Liz Cheney, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and media outlets: Donald Trump is somehow Hitler.
The concept of making a former President Hitler, or anything vaguely approaching the definition of “fascist,” would be laughable if not adolescent, reckless, irresponsible, and dangerous.
Let me lay out FIVE facts. Every disaffected Republican and Democrat – including those who have gone crazy mischaracterizing a flamboyant American politician, including someone once respected, General John Kelly – should stop, read these facts, and then push non-violence.
First, bottom line up front: Donald Trump is not a fascist. Not only has he led with respect for the public will, laws, traditions, institutions, minorities, courts, legislative prerogatives, subjecting himself to political impeachments and legal miscarriages, but he advocates limited government, diffusion of power, states’ rights, individual liberties, not concentrated power.
This is the opposite of a fascist. While he qualifies as a populist, some of our greatest presidents were that, drawing their power from “the people,” not “elites.” They include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and a raft in the late 1890s, like Democrat William Jennings Bryan, later Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, and now Donald Trump. “Populism,” rejects elites; it is not fascism.
Second, to hear words like fascist bandied about – used by Biden, Harris, Hillary Clinton, and faintly the likes of John Kelly, major media, is to normalize the abnormal, throw history away, cheapen the definition, forget the horrors.
To miscast Donald Trump – or any American political figure – as Hitler, Mussolini, or Stalin – is to disgrace the victims of fascism, just like soft-pedaling Chinese communism, ignoring reality.
Let me speak bluntly, as someone who has stood silently, alone, horrified in the Auschwitz death camp, in the gas chambers where six million Jews were murdered, seen the crematorium, all but vomited. Let me speak as someone who was behind the Iron Curtain. This talk is irresponsible.
Let me be specific. When Biden, Harris, Clinton, Walz, Pelosi, and ironically Schumer – call Trump a fascist, they have no idea what they are saying or do not care. Hitler killed six million Jews, by extermination. He started a war that killed 85 million. He liked wars.
Trump has killed no one, and does not like wars, or unnecessary interventions – the kind predecessors pushed. He disdains appeasement of the sort Biden-Harris pushed, starting wars.
Trump does not like the concentration of power, even if he appreciates names in lights. He has advocated stronger defense, fewer wars, smaller government, lower taxes, higher growth, For every minority, women, safe streets, stable foreign policy, and accountability. He has kept his word. He abides by deterrence, not appeasement. That does not make him a fascist.
Third, having once served as Colin Powell’s Assistant Secretary of State – charged with restoring the rule of law to places overrun by lawlessness, terrorists, narcotraffickers, autocrats, communists, and those with no respect for fair elections, I can tell you Donald Trump represents the opposite.
Trump’s policies, if not his genetic make-up, are not about disrespect for the Constitution, personal coercion, illicit money-making, terrorizing, jailing opponents, harassing parents, churches, Jewish temples, girls, or free speech. He is about liberties, not mandates, or history.
Fourth, since January 6th’s hoodlums-run-wild day, Democrats want to hang it on Trump but pause. Look at the Laudermilk “investigation of the investigation” and you will be shocked.
Shocked? Yes, shocked. Liz Cheney lied, appears to have coerced witnesses, wonder of wonders looks to have tried feathering her own political bed; like father like daughter.
Trump, it turns out, authorized the National Guard days earlier to protect the Capitol, but Pelosi ignored his idea or thought possible chaos might help them, so he declined. Pelosi’s daughter – on tape – proves incontrovertibly Pelosi lied. There is so much more, leading to so much less.
Fifth, let’s bring this whole “fascism” sliming game to an end. Democrats, now led by an admitted liberation theologist – lifetime opportunist, leftist, Marxist, and usurper –call Trump a fascist. They must stop. It is dangerous.
The concern is, in all honesty, that these Democrats know they are being reckless, encouraging an assassination, and seem not to care. Having once talked about the violent 1960s with my former boss, Colin Powell, he warned: What we see now pales; three assassinations rocked America.
So, Democrats: Please sit up, grow up, and think. This is not a game, not about power, no matter what you think. Trump is no fascist.. Pushing the idea encourages political violence. No one should want an assassination. The rhetoric is over the top. It only takes one crazy, so stop it.
Robert Charles is a former Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell, former Reagan and Bush 41 White House staffer, attorney, and naval intelligence officer (USNR). He wrote “Narcotics and Terrorism” (2003), “Eagles and Evergreens” (2018), and is National Spokesman for AMAC. Robert Charles has also just released an uplifting new book, “Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness” (Tower Publishing, 2024).
Respect is reciprocal — one receives as much as one. shows to others. So, there can easily be a cycle ,of respect or a cycle of disrespect depending on the circumstances. The message of his very important article is right to the point,– those who are falsely accusing Donald Trump of being a fascist should stop doing so. History describes the meaning of the word fascist. And. history indicates the patterns that fascists follow. What the Left , Democrats,pro – Communist element is doing falsely accusing Mr. Trump of fascism is an expression of hate .Plain and simple. I remember when accusing someone of having ethics that were like a used car salesman was a serious .insult. It meant simply being dishonest . There are no perfect people , never has been, people who have good character will be understanding ,up to a certain point, of faults of others . In other words mistakes will occur to those who are well intentioned, highly moral good, right thinking people. Patterns of things like false accusations are not mistakes and need to be dealt with accordingly. They need to stop For freedom, for civilization — promote the. Truth., promote. Respect .Have reverence for the idea of the will of God. In the spirit of the betterment of life. Let’s all think about encouraging strength, courage, wisdom, understanding, Honor, Integrity, and the principles of Faith, Family and Freedom. Good work Robert Charles , a very insightful article .
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Remember RBC, the goal of the Adversary is to apply deception and lies as to mislead the ignorant readers/listeners about the realities and stances of candidates. Pres. Trump has had to endure much false accusations from the opposite party since he ran the first time. He interrupted their agenda then in 2016 and now seriously threatens again in 2024 when the Adversary is nearly completed his agenda. If Pres. Trump does win and gets support that he will need — IT IS TIME TO DRAIN THE SWAMP AND CLEAN HOUSE. It will not be an easy job.
That whiff of Brimstone & Sulpher you sense is but the Fear & Desperation of the Left. We need to understand that the jackboots in the dead of night have ALWAYS come from the Totalitarian Left. Seriously – the NAZI Party of today and yesteryear has Socialist in their name, for crying out loud! The true Fascists, Socialists and Communists on the American Left accuse others of what they do – the Big Lie, repeated often enough and loudly enough is their tactic de jure. But in this age where their Fellow Travellers in the MSM have lost their narrative stranglehold, a Light through Yonder Window breaks . . .
The liberal left are the facist. Everything they say Trump is doing its them that are doing it.
The liberal rhetoric has already resulted in violence against conservatives. Don’t forget the Republican baseball practice that nearly ended up in a massacre several years ago because a Bernie bro became unhinged. Then there were the attempts to assassinate Trump this summer because the liberals and their Pravda media labeled him a racist and fascist, of which he is neither. Sadly, I believe the liberals will continue their attacks and our country’s division has reached the point of no return. Just look at the recent footage of a liberal overgrown brat screaming at a baby in a stroller outside a Harris rally. That’s the future of our country? I pray that I’m wrong.
As JD Vance correctly pointed out referencing the PR joke at the Madison Square Garden rally, we need to stop being so sensitive to every remark that comes along.
The communist, fascist, Marxist, evil/godless labels have been flying for months. Get over it.
Democrats and their co-conspirators, the MSM, use those incendiary terms without regard to truthfulness. They know their supporters and followers will repeatedly chant the lies and accusations…and they get away with it every time. I remember the days when we’d get into trouble for telling untruths.
If Trump were a fascist, he would have implemented those beliefs when he was president. (He’s as opposite fascism as anyone can be.) Along that same line, harris had ample opportunity to secure the border, lower prices, make it easier for Americans to buy a house, waive taxes on tips, make our cities safe to walk around, and to do all those other things she said she’d start doing on Day 1 of her presidency. We’re now almost 4 years into her vice presidency (and she and Joe agree on everything, mind you), and we’re still waiting… waiting… for anything good to come from this woman. Just more lies, but then what would we expect from biden/harris?
MAGA Trump/Vance. The Madison Square Garden rally was incredible (I watched it sped up on YouTube).
Just another “-IST” word these ppl bandy about which loses all meaning from over use like the boy crying wolf. If Trump is a “fascist” that makes every voter one too… once again we’re “clinging to guns & religion” and “deplorables”! That worked so well for them before…
The irony of the Democrats calling Trump a “Nazi” (a type of Fascist) is that the closest thing this nation has ever had to Nazis is today’s Democrat Party. Look up the definition of “Fascist” and try to tell me I’m wrong.
Thank for a very well written article. It is disgusting the way the democrats throw around the word fascist. Every time I hear it it makes me think they have no idea what it means.
the only fascists in this election are the dumbas craps.
Dictator Beijing bidrn and Communist harris have proven they are nothing but the Hate Party.
The Dems haven’t taken assassination off the table. They will do anything to prevent Trump from becoming POTUS.
Democrats WANT their claims about Pres Trump to lead to violence; they want him gone. They are immoral beasts w/o a shred of principle or ethics. They do wish him dead; many have said so. The most corrupt and damned ppl in U.S. history.
History repeats. I remember the 60s and the hatred and violence. This era is worse because of social media and instant communication. Until our education system is turned around, the children will continue to be indoctrinated, if not in public school, then at a university. History and civic responsibility need to be taught again.
Thank you Sir for defining the favorite word of rotten Democrat politicians they label Trump with, because they have nothing to offer but name calling. We are sick of their LIES, DECEPTIONS, DISTORTIONS that insults the intelligence of the people. It defines the Democrat’s “lack of intelligence and policies towards economic growth, security and peace “in the world. Who are they kidding? News for Democs, NOT ALL AMERICANS ARE DUMB. the majority of us are smarter than you guys, as we can see through your malicious intents. Go with your devil mentor and may your souls enjoy Satan’s kingdom.
Trump is the opposite. Only the blind cannot see this.
More BS about Lincoln being virtually Jesus returned. The man was evil and self serving and is more responsible for the death of the “Republic” part of the “Democratic Republic” the Founding Fathers established this nation as.
And if this idiot Robert Charles goes down the road of “Lincoln fought the Civil War to end slavery”, then that too proves the man an ignorant fool. The war was started over the northern states as a group forcing confiscatory tariffs on primarily cotton and tobacco output from the southern states. All to strengthen Federal power at the expense of states rights. Slavery was all but obsolete and being abandoned well prior to the start of the civil war with only a sparse few very wealthy large farmers still using the odious and incredibly cost ineffective method of applied labor.
And hey, Mr. Charles when did Lincoln end slavery in the northern states? Oh yeah he didn’t. The last northern state stopped the practice after John Boothe did the nation a truly great favor by ending the demon named Lincoln..