Express your thoughts on the current state of the Republican Party and how it compares to the principles held by previous generations of the party. Additionally, discuss the implications of this shift towards what you perceive as hateful rhetoric and potential comparisons with the rise of fascism in historical examples.
What a shame. As a proud American liberal, I mourn the loss of principled conservatives and the ascendance of the rude carnival-barking hate-filled new Republican Party. The GOP has become the HOP (hate Other people). 
My pricincipled life-long Republican father is rolling in his grave at the "leadership" antics of this pu$$y-grabbing low class clown. I fear for our republic when one party can so easily succumb to the hostile takeover over such a little man and his cheering hate-filled minions. 
Is fascism the pre-ordained fate of all democratic nations? Athens, Rome and France all fell to the siren call of powerful leaders who pitted "us" against a "them". 
History repeats itself. First a tragedy, then a farce.