As Trump creates unprecedented chaos, Democrats have offered little more than platitudes – sparking comparisons to France’s collaborationist second world war regime

Summary

As Trump reshapes the federal government, critics accuse Democrats of weak opposition, likening them to France’s Vichy regime, which collaborated with Nazi Germany.

The term “Vichy Democrats” has gained traction, expressing frustration with perceived capitulation.

Historians caution against direct comparisons but note parallels between Vichy’s failed appeasement and Trump-era political shifts.

Others argue that America’s own history—Jim Crow and past authoritarian tendencies—is a more relevant analogy.

Some fear Trump’s consolidation of power could mirror past authoritarian takeovers.

  • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
    81·
    8 hours ago

    My point is a bit different. The current government is trying to flood the zone with misinformation to get everyone riled up and seeing threats everywhere, while they attack specific points in the Federal Government. Not everyone can resist it all, and in fact, they are counting on people getting so worked up at the minor stuff that they miss the major things. And there is only a very limited amount that the minority in Congress can do. Resistance should be targeted, just like their actual harmful actions are.

    I would follow the lead of the States here. State governments (particularly Liberal ones) have the most to lose is this county goes full-on Fascist. They also have staff who understand the laws and how best to argue in court over this. Some bad shit will happen (particularly on immigration and deportation, where the States’ only option is to choose not to help ICE) but I will look to the States to ensure that four years from now, there is still a functional Union left.

    Thank God the individual States still manage elections. If it weren’t for that, we’d all be fucked. We might still be, but at least it won’t be without a fight.