Michael Schellenberger

Rank 36 of 47

Score -58

-7

For American elites, President Donald Trump and his supporters are fascists. This is, for them, primarily by definition. Trump and his supporters are nationalists, and nationalism is equivalent to fascism.

But for the iconoclastic Israeli-American Russian-Jewish sociologist,

4/7/2025, 1:31:39 AM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

12d

Nationalism is fascism, say the media. That's ridiculous, says a leading scholar of both. Nationalism gives people dignity. The real threat to freedom is not from nationalists but rather anti-Trump elites whose hatred & anger at losing power has become "a kind of mental illness."

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the contentious issue of nationalism and its association with fascism, as well as the political dynamics surrounding Trump and his supporters. It presents a critical view of how elites perceive nationalism and suggests that their opposition is driven by emotional responses rather than rational analysis.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement could be seen as harmful by labeling a group as having 'a kind of mental illness,' which may perpetuate stigma. [-2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It does not respect the dignity of those it criticizes, potentially engaging in derogatory language. [-2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement lacks empathy and understanding, focusing on criticism rather than constructive dialogue. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
It does not engage in constructive criticism, instead using personal attacks against elites. [-2]