The Pathology of Fascism on Fox News
Introduction
In a recent video, the hosts at the Midest Touch Network delve into the roots of fascism, particularly as it pertains to Laura Ingraham and Donald Trump. They explore the family history of Laura Ingraham and her brother Curtis, as well as the ties between Donald Trump's behavior and that of his father, Fred Trump.
Laura Ingraham's Family History
Curtis Ingraham, Laura Ingraham's brother, sheds light on their familial background, explaining how their father was a Nazi sympathizer and how their family environment was fraught with anger and abuse. He attributes Laura Ingraham's behavior to her inability to find love and her penchant for anger and destruction. Curtis shares an incident where Laura crossed a personal boundary by taking a stand against gay marriage, and later engaged in questionable activities while at Dartmouth, causing a rift between them. He also calls out her hypocrisy in adopting immigrant children while promoting anti-immigrant rhetoric and spreading disinformation about vaccines and COVID-19. He describes her as a spin artist who capitalizes on anger and lacks expertise.
Donald Trump's Family History
The video also alludes to the influence of Fred Trump, Donald Trump's father, who was reportedly a fan of Hitler and dictatorship. A 92-year-old caller on C-SPAN recalls meeting Fred Trump and hearing him espouse the merits of dictatorship. Additionally, Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, mentioned that he had read Hitler's speeches. These revelations shed light on the source of Donald Trump's pathology and his use of rhetoric that echoes that of Hitler, particularly his sentiments about immigrants and the belief in dictatorship.
Parallel Behavior
The video emphasizes the parallel behavior between Laura Ingraham and Donald Trump, as seen in their use of language and their fear-mongering tactics. It draws attention to Trump's rhetoric about immigrants destroying the "blood" of the country, echoing similar sentiments expressed by Hitler. Additionally, it highlights Ingraham's fear-mongering about the White House's Christmas video, where she accuses the administration of deliberately offending Christians during the holiday season. Both Ingraham and Trump are shown to be engaged in behavior that seeks to inspire hate over love and promote division within the country.
Propaganda and Fascism
The video also touches on the propaganda tactics employed by Ingraham and Trump, such as projection and confession, to further their agenda of promoting fascism. It raises concerns about the normalization of their behavior and emphasizes the need for awareness and critical analysis of their rhetoric.
Conclusion
The Midest Touch Network's video serves as a call to action, urging viewers to be aware of the dangerous ideologies being perpetuated by figures like Laura Ingraham and Donald Trump. It provides valuable insight into the roots of their behavior and encourages viewers to critically examine the language and rhetoric being used. The video ultimately serves as a reminder of the importance of standing against fascism and propaganda, and the need to uphold democratic values.