Re: Friday Five November 8
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The dog eating rumor came out of a town in Ohio where 20,000 Haitians had arrived in a town of 60,000.
Marvin
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Hi, Anabel!
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1) Mirriam Webster online mentions nationalism in the definition of fascism.
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2) (Now-) President Trump mentioned during an interview or debate a then-popular rumor that Haitian?refugees in Pennsylvania were eating small pets. This, if true (it was never substantiated), would have been a very serious breach of US hospitality.
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Good hearing from you again!
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I was surprised at the questions and the answers.
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Celeste mentioned a nationalist aspect, and considering the original politics that made it popular before wwii, it would seem so. However, checking the RAE (Spanish Royal Academy, the main authority on spanish language), it says:
1. m. Movimiento político y social de carácter totalitario que se desarrolló en Italia en la primera mitad del siglo XX, y que se caracterizaba por el corporativismo y la exaltación nacionalista.
2. m. Doctrina del fascismo italiano y de los movimientos políticos similares surgidos en otros países.
3. m. Actitud autoritaria y antidemocrática que socialmente se considera relacionada con el fascismo.
Sin.:?autoritarismo, totalitarismo, dictadura.
Ant.: antifascismo.
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? ? It has no mention of nationalism. ?Why would that be?
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2.? Should a new president be allowed to hire private entities to vet his appointees?
?Why not? As long as it's within budget.
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3.? Were you surprised by the apparent outcome of the presidential election?- remembering that the actual election doesn't occur?until the electoral college votes?
Ahh, true. But still, ?has ever the electoral college change the outcome?
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4.? What is the strangest rumor you have heard this election season?
Celeste mentioned pets being eaten. There's a saying in Spanish: "gato por liebre", meaning someone can be fooled (eating a cat instead of a wild rabbit). Also, there used to be rumors that chinese restaurants used rats and cats instead of chicken and beef. ?But what does any of it have to do with the elections?
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5.? Do you expect major unrest after the election?
Not withing the US regarding politics. The rest of the world... we have other issues.
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El viernes, 8 de noviembre de 2024, 05:03:03 p.?m. ART, Darrell King via <darrellgking= [email protected]> escribió: ?
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Why even bother going inside?
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The Elko Walmart often has people set up in the parking lot giving away free puppies.
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On Friday, November 8, 2024, Darrell King via <DarrellGKing= [email protected]> wrote:
4.? What is the strangest rumor you have heard this election season?
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Celeste Answered:? "It was the false accusation that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were eating people's pets."
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And Darrell Wryly Noted: Just hit Walmart for groceries?while we are grounded in NE Arizona awaiting vehicle service. It Cost $300?to walk out the door and the cart was not overfilled nor extravagantly filled! If that does?not stop soon, I will be looking at the neighbor's chubby dog with a bit of salivation...?
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On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 10:11?AM a1thighmaster via <thighmaster= [email protected]> wrote:
Fascism is a populist political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual. It is associated with a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, and that is characterized by severe economic and social regimentation and by forcible suppression of opposition. This is exactly what Donald Trump proposes.
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2.? Should a new president be allowed to hire private entities to vet his appointees?
Only if the new president pays for it and no government subsidy is allowed.
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3.? Were you surprised by the apparent outcome of the presidential election?- remembering that the actual election doesn't occur?until the electoral college votes?
Yes. Many people were fooled.
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4.? What is the strangest rumor you have heard this election season?
It was the false accusation that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were eating people's pets.
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5.? Do you expect major unrest after the election?
No.
Aloha,
Celeste Rogers
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