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Fascists Quote by Stephen King

“But Walker, ah, there’s a very different kettle of shrimp. He’s high in the John Birch Society—” “Those Jew-hating fascists!” “—and I can see a day, not long hence, when he may run it. Once he has the confidence and approval of the other right-wing nut groups, he may even run for office again…” quote by Stephen King
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““But Walker, ah, there’s a very different kettle of shrimp. He’s high in the John Birch Society—” “Those Jew-hating fascists!” “—and I can see a day, not long hence, when he may run it. Once he has the confidence and approval of the other right-wing nut groups, he may even run for office again . . . but this time not for governor of Texas. I suspect he has his sights aimed higher. The Senate? Perhaps. Even the White House?” “That could never happen.” But Lee sounded unsure. “It’s unlikely to happen,” de Mohrenschildt corrected. “But never underestimate the American bourgeoisie’s capacity to embrace fascism under the name of populism. Or the power of television. Without TV, Kennedy would never have beaten Nixon.” “Kennedy and his iron fist,” Lee said. His approval of the current president seemed to have gone the way of blue suede shoes. “He won’t never rest as long as Fidel’s shitting in Batista’s commode.” “And never underestimate the terror white America feels at the idea of a society in which racial equality has become the law of the land.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing political satire, 2019

A conversation about extremist politics, media influence, and the rise of fascist tendencies in America.

In simple terms: Extremist groups may gain power through media and populist rhetoric.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate media narratives and political movements.

Themes

politics media extremism populism

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

political commentary

When to use this quote

  • election cycles
  • public discourse
  • media consumption
  • civic engagement

Key Concepts

democratic erosion propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens resist manipulative media?
  • What safeguards protect democracy?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on conspiracy can distract from actionable solutions.

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