You know, I lied. I appreciate an honest response, particularly when coming from such a vitriol laced exchange, so I take back that "last good-faith response" statement.

I do still disagree to some capacity, and think that your take is a matter of muddying the methodology with the goal/results. The autocratic dictator with a strangle hold on the media, using their own version of the law to kill/jail their political opponents, is far more important to what makes a fascist than other elements. But there's a genuine argument to be made that if I can't be bothered to do a deeper read on the guy and the state of current day Venezula, maybe I shouldn't throw around the F word so readily, so I'll take that. I stand by the "the short description is pretty likely a fascist dictator," but admit that, if we were to take a more serious, academic approach to it, I would absolutely be jumping the gun.

Regardless, I appreciate the de-escalation and genuine take on the subject. The snarky one liners and snap backs from both of us were disrespectful to both of us.