Jan Hansen Poet Blank verse

How To Become a Facist

How to Become a Fascist

Clan thinking and group thinking are always dangerous 
Our loyalty to the group we belong to betrays us
Waving of flags makes us think we have the right on our side
We are blind to the downside of this certainty
We stop considering an alternative, our narrowness
Makes us think other people suffering is their fault
For not following our path of righteousness
When outsiders reject our way, we react with fury 
We will, in the name of freedom (ours) and slay
Any opponent as an enemy of our holly values
we say we must protect ourselves against this villainy
our rationale is unconscious fascism.

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John Lawless April 13, 2023 at 4:38 AM It would seem, Jan, that both sides can be painted with the same brush. (or at least the signs they carry)

Kim Rodrigues April 12, 2023 at 9:02 AM What is the intent of our hearts? Who do we serve? Is hate or love a motivator? Do we hold the violent accountable? Do we protect or exploit the innocent? Do we blindly accept agendas? Great write, Jan!!