The Post-Fascist Dictionary

There is so much work ahead to repair the damage when the tsunami of fascism’s threat finally passes. And it will! But alongside the big jobs, it will be time to reclaim things the ruling despots and their enablers, excusers, allies, made ugly, to restore words to their original and truer meaning. In that spirit, here is my post-fascist dictionary:

 

• The United States—each state endowed with natural beauty, inspired historical figures and contemporary citizens contributing to the common good, united in their commitment to “liberty and justice for all.”

• Patriotism— a loyalty to the founding vision of one’s country, as in Thomas Jefferson’s words: “Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.”

• Trump —a term used in the card game Bridge.

• Ice —a refreshing way to cool a drink. 

• Red — a color linked to values that include luck, prosperity, vitality, romantic love, safety (danger signals), happiness and roses. 

• Fox —an animal. 

• Drone —a musical term describing the 1^st and 5^th notes sounded to create a foundation for the melody above. Used extensively in Orff music classes, bagpipe and dulcimer music.

• Glock —short for the sweet dulcet-toned instrument, the “glockenspiel.”

• AI— a tasty steak sauce with a Roman numeral.

• WayMo—the quantity of love and truth-telling we currently need.

•  Empathy—a positive attribute. (Formerly thought a weakness).

• Truth —something we tell to the children, not hide it from them. And to each other. We return to expecting news media, elected officials, corporations and well—everybody— to do the same. If not, there are consequences.

• Socialism— what you should thank if you ever use public beaches, parks, libraries, schools, roads, Medicare or Medicaid, food programs, Social Security checks and 911. 

• Party— a group of people gathered together to have a good time while celebrating some worthy news. 

• Republican— a system of government by the people with no monarch (ie. No King!), focused on public interest and the commonwealth— a word which in turn means common well-being and shared prosperity for the benefit of all citizens. (Look it up! This is the truth!)

 

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