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Letter: Trump administration looks like fascism

Looking at the first few days of the Donald Trump administration, it looks like Trump voters got what they asked for.

Elements of a fascist dictatorship, an absolute monarchy, or a sketch from “Saturday Night Live.” Instead of calling the singling out of Muslims a security measure, why does he not just require them to wear identity armbands? This would be in line with the historic pattern of fascism.

A rubber-stamp legislative branch, a soon to be right-wing majority on the Supreme Court, America first (“Deutschland Uber Alles”). Sound familiar?

I almost forgot the most important item. National priorities can wait, let’s talk about the ratings for “The Apprentice.”

Mike Devine

Bluffton

This story was originally published February 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Letter: Trump administration looks like fascism."

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