The fundamental principle of fascism is that some people are better than others, either by family, nation, religion, race, culture, wealth, psychology, morals, intellect or education. And of course, the elites feel only they have the right to decide the criteria.

A truly open franchise may be only a little better than just governance by lottery, but it still beats governance by a self-appointed elite.

Not that there is anything wrong with elites. I feel I am a member of the elite. I believe I am better qualified to rule than the rabble. But I don't have the arrogance to think that gives me the RIGHT to rule over them. There is a difference.

What does this mean practically? If Trump wins, in a fair election, then he deserves to lead. We don't get to change the rules after the game is played.