The ultra-right parties have historically sustained outdated and fascist beliefs. Recently, however, the sudden rise to power of right-wing supporters - or "conservatives", as they prefer to be called – has been concerning me. The fact is that the loose and wide-ranging spread of these fundamentalist groups around the world is alarming. Therefore, I ask myself: why such an influential and threatening movement is taking place in the twenty-first century? Most importantly, are there viable solutions to this problem? In Europe, for example, extreme-right parties are gaining supporters all over the mainland. In the old continent, leaders of nationalist parties have described themselves as the protectors of a welfare state that is allegedly under attack from immigration policies defended by liberals. Recently, far-conservative groups have rose severely as nations that were almost completely white and Christian in the past, received a mass influx of Muslim refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. Also, the situation worsened due to the economic insecurity caused by the euro financial crisis, as the left-parties The traditional responses to the far-right politics thrive in the world have proven to be largely unsuccessful. Ignoring the problem is not effective either. Therefore, I believe organizations and established political parties – especially on the left - should seek for innovative approaches to fight populism. Perhaps, the best way to contain these movements is to maintain a strong communication with local communities to get them informed and involved in politics in a positive way. We need better regulations to guarantee that this fast spread of fascist beliefs has limited impact on societies. I hope the world does not end up in the hands of Bolsonaros, Trumps or other Neo-Nazi politicians. After all, we deserve
Powerful. Representative. Influential. These are some of the various words that are utilized to describe how political parties have been and continue to be a dominating force in American politics. Political parties have established organization throughout society by creating a two party system, the Democrats and the Republicans, within institutions as well as the general public. Over the years, political parties have been an essential aspect of American politics and have given American citizens an opportunity to express their opinions. Political parties provide all eligible citizens the opportunity to participate in politics by selecting a party that best defines and implements their views. In addition, political parties play an important role in educating American citizens and encouraging them to vote. Political parties also allow America to sustain a democratic form of government, in which the people have a voice that matters. The formation of political parties has contributed to America becoming a democracy and has helped to ensure that America does not develop into a dictatorship. Therefore, political parties are beneficial for American politics and have a positive impact on society by uniting and organizing Americans with similar political viewpoints, mobilizing voters, and striving to maintain a democracy to protect America from a dictatorship.
The National Front (aka. Front National, FN) is Frances largest far-right party. In France's 2002 presidential elections, they surprised that nation by coming in second to Jaque Chirac (RPR party.) This was a surprise because polling at the time indicated that the first round would result in the second round being between Chirac and Jospin (Socialist Party.) This election in 2002 was monumental for France, and perhaps indicative of a larger trend for the country. It was the first time the second ballot run-off would be between two conservative candidates, and also the first time a far-right candidate had achieved a share of votes to win his or her way to the second round. Subsequent elections have fared worse for the FN, due to electoral reforms enacted for future elections. However, despite this setback, there have been gains made by the far-right parties. It now seems that the FN may be poised for another surprise upset in the 2012 national elections. It's undeniable that a trend is developing within European opinion polls that indicate the expansion and increased acceptance of far-right parties. The question is, has this trend reached a tipping point in France, and what are the possible causes for this trend?
that it was up to them to shape the way this new land would function,
One notable area is the close ties between government and the businesses. Conservatives are known for giving tax breaks to businesses and the wealthy. Some speculate this is due to the influence money has in elections. Another overlap between fascism and conservatism is how nationalism is used to manipulate and control the populace. Michael Parenti says in his essay Fascism: The False Revolution, that, “With leader worship and state worship, there 's the glorification of militarism, war and conquest. But these are all basically conservative symbols. There are all these to get people distracted from their own immediate interest, political, economic, class interest, and get them galvanized into this type of thing, the war, the conquest, and militarism. (Parenti 3)”. Wedge issues have been used in the past and will be used in the future. Marx would likely agree with Parenti and make the argument that wedge issues are tools used by the bourgeois to entrap the people within the corrupt system of
Everyone has their own set of ideas, concepts and beliefs about how a government and a country should operate. Each person considers their own position to be “correct”. Fortunately, for a multicultural country such as America, there is room for every opinion, and it is the fusion of those opinions that make America the greatest country on earth.
It was during the 1920’s to the 1940’s that totalitarian control over the state escalated into full dictatorships, with the wills of the people being manipulated into a set of beliefs that would promote the fascist state and “doctrines”.
In 1790, the United States had just recently broke free from the British crown and united under the cause of liberty. But in spite of this, Americans saw political rifts brought about by the rise of political parties. The rise of political parties in 1790 was caused by general distrust, disagreements on policies, and constitutional disagreements between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties, which were led by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, respectively.
Republicanism- The uprising of the second awakening made American to see the Roman Catholic Church restricting its people. The Republicanism, as they said, was “freedom”, while Romanism is “slavery”.
The Republicans had been slowly moving more toward conservatism (ideological Leftism) since Barry Goldwater won the Republican nomination for president in 1964, but they truly started to gain national momentum with the addition of southern racial segregationists, and the religious Right to the Republican party. This broadened coalition, combined with the difficulties that Democratic President Jimmy Carter (1977-81) experienced in office led to the election of conservative Republican Pres. Ronald Reagan. For more on the evolution of conservatism in the Republican party, you should look up a woman named Phyllis Schlafly, but the pivotal point was 1994 in my opinion. President George H.W. Bush who was certainly more moderate than Ronald Reagan
The changes that we have recently experienced at the global level, this new era of globalization, has made the entire peoples relive the feelings of nationalism, unfortunately in a wrong way. Because of leaders with the coveted power, these feelings of nationalism have been conducted through the anger, hatred, intolerance, and violence.
The United State’s current president, Donald Trump, has begun pushing isolationist ideas into the people’s minds from day one. He claims that without strong borders and limited immigration, the people won’t be safe, which is a radical belief. “The radical club is always there,” writes Brooks,
These horrors caused by nationalism seem to be at the opposite end of the spectrum from the promising ideal of democracy. As Ghia Nodia pointed out, many analysts view nationalism as “fundamentally antidemocratic” (3). What these anti-nationalists fail to realize is that nationalism has also called force heroism and even sacrifice throughout history. Numerous people have risked their lives to restore democracy and civil rights in their nations, when they could easily have chosen comfortable exile elsewhere. Indeed, nationalism is the very basis of democratic government because it unites the citizens as “we the people”, supports the common political destiny, and nurtures trust toward the government.
The Republican party is one of the two major POLITICAL PARTIES in the United States, the other being the DEMOCRATIC PARTY party. It is popularly known as the GOP, from its earlier nickname Grand Old Party. From the time it ran its first PRESIDENTIAL candidate, John C. Fremont, in 1856, until the inauguration of Republican George BUSH in 1989, Republican presidents occupied the WHITE HOUSE for 80 years. Traditionally, Republican strength came primarily from New England and the Midwest. After World War II, however, it greatly increased in the Sunbelt states and the West. Generally speaking, after World War I the Republican party became the more conservative of the two major parties, with its support coming from the upper middle class and from the corporate, financial, and farming interests. It has taken political stances generally in favor of laissez- faire, free enterprise, and fiscal responsibility (at least until 1981) and against the welfare state.
The report is based on the use of populism being commonly used in the recent events. With events such as Donald becoming the president of the United States of America or the United Kingdom Brexit fiasco. There is a misconception on the word “populist” that has become more evident in the recent years.
Fascism is a form of counter-revolutionary politics that first arose in the early part of the twentieth-century in Europe. It was a response to the rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and unstable economy. Fascism is a philosophy or a system of government that advocates or exercises a dictatorship of the extreme right, typically through the merging of state and business leadership, together with an ideology of aggressive nationalism. It promotes celebrating the nation or the race as a pure community surpassing all other loyalties. This right-wing political philosophy will even advocate violent action to maintain this loyalty which is held in such high regards.