Fascist dictatorships never last for very long. Because fascism is essentially sociopathic, sane people get tired of it quickly. People may have bought into a fascists’ campaign propaganda because it appeals on some level that’s not particularly mentally healthy, like a secretly held prejudice or anxiety. They get drawn into the fascist’s rhetoric without ever… Continue reading The Aftermath: Start Planning
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Why We Need Artists More Than Ever
The Nazis were so afraid of the German-Danish painter, Emil Nolde, that they confiscated his paint brushes. A lot of his most famous watercolors were done with cotton swabs. *************** For the last nine years, I’ve had a small nonprofit, ArtHouse, dedicated to creating co-op artists’ housing and venues in San Francisco. Over these years,… Continue reading Why We Need Artists More Than Ever
You Really Don’t Want to Be a Fascist
The French author Emil Zola took down the Dreyfus Affair, a criminal case that divided France, with his infamous screed, “J’Accuse.” ********************************************************************** The far-right wing, with its fascist ideology, becomes increasingly strident, and this is a bad idea for everyone, including the fascists. But because so many people don’t bother paying attention to history or… Continue reading You Really Don’t Want to Be a Fascist
Proust Said That 