Decry the use of an accurate term, but recognize that the use of the state to control society is what folks are describing as fascism. I'd argue in Utah it's just plain Ole theocracy.
> the use of the state to control society is what folks are describing as fascism
The vast majority of people who casually throw around the word "fascist" are very happy to have a large, interventionist state that controls society. All "fascist" seems to mean here is that the interventions chosen don't align with the speaker's values.
> I'd argue in Utah it's just plain Ole theocracy.
I can definitely go for theocracy as an accurate description.
> The vast majority of people who casually throw around the word "fascist" are very happy to have a large, interventionist state that controls society. All "fascist" seems to mean here is that the interventions chosen don't align with the speaker's values.
Respectfully, I think this is overly reductionist. Words have meanings, and in many cases I believe "fascism" to be the appropriate classification for a number of hard-right moves in recent years, such as womens health rights and restrictions among other political bombs.
