1. It's actually nice seeing you posting here some, and probably I wish it were more about the book or the music, but still . . . I quite honestly do wish you well.
2. I can see the point you are making about "Fascist apologist," but that might hinge on the other side actually being Fascist. I don't think Right Wing automatically equates to Fascist, but I can respect that you feel that this particular group does so then your comments make some sense through that lens. I just don't happen to see it that way. And I say this as someone who voted for both Hillary and Joe as President. I disliked Trump immensely but not quite for the reasons you are stating. And I don't see DeSantis as being that at all.
3. I can accept that honest people might look at information they see and reach different conclusions. I won't demonize either side for that but would rather that we all as individuals pursue conversation and politeness and at least try to understand what perspectives or experiences drive a point of view. I'm actually attempting that in this case. I'll take a good walk this afternoon and probably have your comments in mind. Who knows, it could lead to some re-evaluation.
4. I'll admit it hurts a little to see seemingly labeled by you as an "apologist for Fascism." With actual apologies here, I just don't get the same conclusion. Obviously, we are all also colored by our life experiences. In posts years ago, you referred to some poor treatment of you by someone religious, and I'd imagine that influences your stances. I lived through a Far Left revolution in Venezuela that was both authoritarian (call it Fascist if you want because Chavez was FAR more authoritarian than either Trump or DeSantis), and I saw it pretty much destroy that country. I went to college, and there the most vehement people shouting others down and aggressively calling people names rather than engaging in actual debate were from the Left. This was blatantly obvious at the time (30 years ago), and it certainly colors my experiences . . . and dare I say biases?
If you've read this far, let me just conclude with this. I'll take a little break from this area for a while as I just don't want to be rude and further upset you. I'll still look forward to the book (and read it) as it really does look very interesting. I'll consider what you've had to say here although I probably cannot guarantee it won't change my mind. I still won't vote for Trump in a subsequent election. To me, the danger with him really isn't "Fascism" but rather his enormous ego, narcissism, and inability change course or admit fault. I think that sets a very bad standard for a leader, one that bleeds down into some in younger generations. I wouldn't mind a leader with a spine, but there's a way to present oneself and a way to talk to people. Many would disagree with me, but I actually think that's more important than some of the rest.
Please do accept that I wish you well and none of this comes from a place of animus.
