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US Election Anxiety and Fascism
Analysis of the 2024 US presidential election, exploring the nature of fascism, and examining the contrasting perspectives of two films.
French
France
PoliticsUs PoliticsElectionFilmSocial CommentaryFascism
Republican PartyRn (National Rally)
Donald TrumpMarine Le PenAli AbbasiMathias ThéryEtienne Chaillou
- What role does imagination play in the author's perspective?
- The author explores the power of imagination, suggesting that imagining a negative outcome (Trump's victory) might prevent it from happening, although this is presented as superstition.
- What is the author's main feeling about the upcoming US presidential election?
- The author expresses anxiety and suspense surrounding the US presidential election, likening the rise of a "new-look fascism" to an irresistible force amplified by artificial intelligence.
- How do the two films mentioned in the article contribute to the author's analysis?
- The author uses two films, "The Apprentice" and "La Cravate," as contrasting perspectives on fascism, one showing Trump's rise and the other portraying the disillusionment of a young far-right activist.
- What is the central dilemma presented concerning Donald Trump's potential victory?
- The author questions whether it's better to appease Trump's supporters to prevent violence or to confront them, highlighting the dilemma of dealing with a potential threat to democracy.
- What is the author's overall conclusion about understanding and dealing with fascism?
- The author concludes by noting that while the films provide insights into the nature of fascism, the simple act of acknowledging one's foolishness doesn't resolve it, suggesting a complexity to political phenomena.