From Salon.com –

Fascism expert: Here’s what’s stopping Trump from ending democracy

Concentration-camp historian Andrea Pitzer says two key elements are still lacking for full-on fascist victory

By BOB BRIGHAM

“There are two key areas still missing from the common template for ending democracy and establishing strong authoritarian rule: unambiguous support from the military and a court system willing to consistently defer to the executive,” Pitzer explained. “I think it’s not impossible for the army & courts to surrender eventually, but he’s not there yet. And neither is any other Trump rival. I offer this not to reassure but instead to say there’s still room to work. More than 50% of surveyed voters view him somewhat/very unfavorably.”

Pitzer concluded, “Having grown up in a Christian nationalist household, I’m pretty aware of what Trump supporters want and the damage they’re willing to do. But they are not a majority, and there is still time to stop them.”

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