LonerBox discusses with Counterpoints whether Trump fits the definition of fascism, comparing his politics with historical fascist movements, discussing Mussolini and Hitler, January 6, political corporatism, and the limits of common fascism definitions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lonerbox Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoxLoner Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lonerbox​ Discord: https://discord.gg/Y5hFCzPqGH Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lonerbox/ Research notes: https://publish.obsidian.md/lonerbox Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhY6C7nQd43YJEmJOqxm9g/join Donate Directly to Loner: https://paypal.me/lonerbox Edited by emahn: https://linktr.ee/emahns 0:00 coming up... 0:51 video starts 1:39 defining fascism beyond ultranationalism 6:01 authoritarianism, iran, and modern fascism 10:05 does trump fit the fascist model? 13:44 how mussolini actually came to power 18:48 fascism, economics, and free markets 23:58 why palingenesis isn't enough 27:27 did hitler really have absolute power? 32:58 why fascists relied on existing institutions 35:14 january 6 and maga revisionism 38:44 communism vs fascism on power 44:02 the dsa, hasan, and the future of the left 50:31 labour, corbyn, and the british left 55:02 why america's left is different #debate #trump #pangburn