On January 20, 2025, at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk gave the straight arm Nazi salute. It is entirely possible that it was merely a display of exuberance, and not meant to embrace fascism. Yet the actions of Elon Musk suggest that he is a great fan of fascism.
There are numerous videos on the internet, which express deep concern that the American democratic republic is under attack. With good reason, I might add! Because it is under attack! There is even a strong possibility of a fascist dictatorship. That requires an equally strong response, from all of those who are determined to defend democracy, regardless of their political convictions. This includes those who are considered to be very ‘’conservative’’, or ‘’Far Right’’, as well as those who are considered to be very ‘’progressive’’, or ‘’liberal’’, or ‘’Far Left’’, or even ‘’Independent Socialists’’. This is referred to as an ‘’anti fascist, popular alliance’’, in defence of the democratic republic.
In a time of crisis, those who do not normally associate with each other, tend to come together, against a common enemy. They put aside their differences, even their mutual animosity, at least temporarily, in pursuit of a common goal. This is a time of crisis.
Perhaps an example will be helpful.
Immediately after the Great Russian Proletarian October Revolution of 1917, the country was still at war with Germany and the Central Powers. The Russian army was also collapsing, literally falling apart, as countless soldiers deserted.
As a result of this, the German troops were able to advance, practically unopposed. In this time of crisis, as ‘’desperate times call for desperate measures’’, Lenin ‘’rose to the occasion’’, and did that which was normally unthinkable. He requested assistance from the French.
As the French were also at war with Germany, they responded by sending some demolition experts, led by a French officer, a monarchist, a rabid anti Bolshevik. He met with Lenin, and they were civil with each other, even though there was mutual hatred. After all, they had a common enemy.
I can only suggest that all of those who are defenders of democracy, come together, put aside your differences, at least temporarily, and unite against the trend towards a dictatorship, if not outright fascism.
That being said, it is best not to expect too much from these ‘’democratic allies’’. They are completely restricted by their bourgeois ideology, simply unable to think in revolutionary terms, that of combining legal and illegal activity. Perhaps the finest example of this, is the video titled: ‘’Trump’s Sparks Dictatorship Fears With Chilling Declaration’’.
The narrator thoughtfully presents the story, ‘’from two very different angles’’. One ‘’angle’’ is represented by a journalist from CNN, a mainstream news outlet that is considered to be quite ‘’moderate’’, and the ‘’second angle’’ from a news outlet that is considered to be quite ‘’Right Wing’’, Fox News.
The narrator first states that the ‘’breaking news’’ is that of ‘’Trump signalling his plans to take his authoritarian ambitions to a new and dangerous level’’.
The journalist from CNN decries the fact that the ‘’mugshot’’ of Trump, taken at the time he was arrested and charged, ‘’for his efforts to overturn the election’’, is now proudly displayed, in the Oval Office, of the White House. She clearly thinks this is terrible!
By contrast, the journalist from Fox News considers this to be a ‘’great message’’! A ‘’badass mug shot’’! (Trump) ’’channelled the anger of the American people, that the government was weaponized in this way, against a political candidate. We have never seen anything like this, in the United States…something that was supposed to humiliate him, he turned into a triumph’’. This was followed by a comparison to Christianity! As if Trump is a living, breathing, walking, talking, martyr! The Messiah! Sent to rule America!
This is confirmed by a post, allegedly made by Trump, in which he states that ‘’He who saves his country does not violate any laws’’. This is similar to the statement, by Richard Nixon, to the effect that, ‘’When the President of the United States breaks the law, it is not a crime’’.
The narrator then points out that ‘’this is a line straight out of the dictator playbook’’, a ‘’Napoleonic level delusion’’. It means that ‘’laws do not apply to him if he decides he is ‘saving’ America. That’s how authoritarians justify everything’’.
This is followed by a lovely young lady, a ‘’career public defender for fifteen years in Manhattan’’, who expressed her deep concern, over this ‘’terrifying’’ post by Trump. She considers this to be truly ‘’dangerous’’, a true ‘‘Constitutional crisis in the making…This is how authoritarian regimes operate….In a democracy, it is supposed to be that no one is above the law…and if someone gets to decide that their actions …are justified, no matter what, then there are no laws, there is no Constitution…no democracy….’’ She is so right!
The narrator referred to this statement, by Trump, as a ‘’glimpse into the mindset of a madman…the question is who can stand up to stop him…’’
In this video, the facts were presently, quite accurately. The more ‘’moderate’’, progressive individuals, are deeply concerned with preserving the democratic republic. The more ‘’conservative’’, reactionary, ‘’Right Wing’’ people, are clearly in favour of a dictatorship, by the Oligarchy, led by Trump and Musk.
The proper question was even asked, that of how to stop Trump and Musk, from establishing a dictatorship. So far, so good. Their answer? To call your Member of Congress!
There is certainly no harm in this, and it is completely legal. At the same time, I cannot help but wonder why they are not also calling for a challenge to the 2024 ‘’Presidential Election’’, on the grounds that it was Unconstitutional. It clearly violated the Twelfth Amendment, which lays out the procedure to be followed, in all federal elections. A Supreme Court decision, on this matter, in our favour, would serve to clear out the whole ‘’pigsty’’, currently referred to as the White House.
It is also a fact that the proper Marxist approach, is to combine legal with illegal activity. One such illegal activity, is to get involved with Councils, as happened in Russia, before the Revolution. Working people must be trained, armed and equipped, in preparation for the approaching Insurrection.
There is a second Video, which serves to drive home the urgency of this preparation. That video is titled: ‘’George Conway on defiance of court orders: We are basically a criminal regime’’.
As the title suggests, George Conway made a few fine points. In his words, he alleges that ‘’Donald Trump is a criminal sociopath…they do not want to obey laws, they don’t want to obey rules, they do not think they apply to them,….Donald Trump has no moral conscience, no empathy, he cares only about Donald Trump… (he maintains) that ‘Article two allows me to do whatever I want’. …now we are at stage three, where we are ignoring laws…refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress, which is against the law,….Musk has not been appointed lawfully under the Constitution …now at stage four, where democracy can die…the rule of law can die and Constitutionalism can die….charges would have to be brought by Trump’s DOJ …the legal mechanism…everyone friendly with Trump gets a pass….the Justice Department is the only way the courts can enforce the orders…the marshals service is part of the Justice Department…. which reports to Trump.…a lawless criminal…a criminal regime…we will soon be in open defiance’’.
Considering the fact that these accusations, even though disjointed, barely coherent, were being made by George Conway, is a very serious matter. This is to say that Conway has never been referred to as a ‘’Leftist’’ person, and would probably be insulted by the suggestion. Yet he is concerned by the attack, on the democratic republic, by Trump and Musk.
He also pointed out the fact that the courts rely on the Marshals service, to carry out their rulings. The fact is that the Marshals service is under the Department of Justice, which answers to President Donald Trump. No wonder Trump is ‘’purging’’ the Justice Department! Replacing officials who are determined to uphold the Constitution, with those who are loyal only to Trump!
Yet opposition is growing. This is pointed out quite clearly, in another video, titled: ‘’A six resignation kind of day at DOJ, following Trump’s sketchy deal with NYC mayor Eric Adams’’.
In this video, it is reported that, according to the New York Times, the headlines read, ‘’Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Resignations in New York and Washington’’. It goes on to state, ‘’Manhattan’s US attorney on Thursday resigned, rather than obey an order from a top Justice Department official to drop the corruption case, against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams.
‘’Then, when Justice Department officials transferred the case to the Public Integrity section in Washington, which oversees corruption prosecutions, the two men who led that unit, also resigned.’’
This was followed by a report, from a separate journalist, to the effect that: ‘’At least three more DOJ, Public Integrity Unit, senior officials resigned, after meeting the same top Justice Department official, on the Eric Adams case. Five in Public Integrity overall. That is six officials who have resigned…’’!
This is referred to as ‘’passive resistance’’, and is most commendable. These highly trained professionals took a stand, on principle! They sacrificed their careers, rather than compromise their principles. Bravo! If only I could meet them in person, and shake their hands!
That being said, I have no doubt that there are a great many other officials, who feel the same way. They have taken an oath to ‘’preserve, protect and defend the Constitution’’, and that is precisely what they are doing. If that involves disobeying an illegal order, from a superior, then so be it!
Truly, the revolutionary movement is now very broad and deep. Trump and Musk may not realize it yet, but their days are numbered.
Gerald McIsaac
Gerald McIsaac Science Project 