Bard spotting thread 03 July 2024

Seth Cotlar (@sethcotlar.bsky.social):

Seeking recommendations for an essay (appropriate for undergrads) that makes the case that it's inappropriate to use the word "fascism" to describe Trumpism. I don't agree with that position, but I want to give students an argument to engage with from that perspective that's as strong as possible.

Ms. Penny Oaken (@skywitches.net):

Best I have is Robert Paxton circa Jan 6 2021 acceding that Trumpism is fascism & that the coup attempt is what put the movement over the line, & that prior to, he had resisted to apply the label. www.newsweek.com/robert-paxto... (He links in his prior writing)