From a somewhat calmer perspective
Steve Bannon subscribes to a "theory of history" that I am unfamiliar with. It claims to identify 80 year cycles in societal overhaul that can be applied to virtually any nation state, and that can be used in a predictive manner. I would need to know a whole lot more regarding the causative factors in this hypothetical 80 year cycle to even begin to form a judgement on this theory.
But, far more relevant is that Steve Bannon apparently embraces this theory of history wholeheartedly, and in so doing, his own emphasis on the theory's predictive powers suggests some damn scary stuff. This is downright chilling when one realizes Bannon is this close to the seat of power.
This is the most chilling information I have come across regarding the beliefs of Steve Bannon.
If this is what he believes and expects, I want him out of the White House:
https://time.com/4575780/stephen-bannon-fourth-turning/
As the man who ran Breitbart News, Bannon basically ran one of the leading venues for alt-right viewpoints. It should not be minimized in recognizing that the originator of the very term alt-right, Richard Spencer, clearly recognizes that the alt right is a neo Nazi movement:
https://fusion.net/story/371657/richard-spencer-is-a-neo-nazi/
Our allies clearly recognize the chilling nature of the rise of the neo Nazi alt-right:
https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsCo...ermany-and-Israel-as-US-white-supremacis.aspx
It is also somewhat encouraging that Trump himself recognizes the need to distance himself from a group that raises the Nazi salute to him:
https://www.ibtimes.com/trump-conde...pencer-members-react-president-elects-2450209
But, the real danger is Steve Bannon serving as Chief Strategist for Donald Trump. Spencer may dismiss Bannon as alt-right lite, but he ran a leading alt-right Internet venue, and has expressed views very sympathetic to the neo Nazism at the heart of the alt-right movement.
Given his expectations of how historical cycles play out, anyone not concerned with the motivations of Bannon, and his powerful position as Chief Strategist for Donald Trump might be described as having their heads in the sand.
Am I a leftist linking to leftist sites and crying fire in a crowded theater for no damn reason but left leaning delusions, as some here claim I am? Again, I believe those who ignore what Steve Bannon represents do Americans a great disservice in not calling out neo Nazis for what they are. And that calling out includes pointing out that Steve Bannon has no damn business being this close to the most powerful office on the planet. Wake up people!
When did Time start publishing alarmist drivel? Every time I read Time it is well researched, not this rag mag speculative junk. TiMeZ sounds like right wing radio after Obama first election.