Far-right and fascist politics seduced liberal nations and people over the last two decades. Infinite Discontent is an anti-fascist writing project that uses psychoanalysis, critical theory, and cultural critique to explore how fascism has returned.
Featuring text posts and audio episodes, this blog is a “companion” site to Alasdair Cannon’s 2024 book, Infinite Discontent: Writings on the Allure of Fascism, published by eidolon ink.
Start reading here, browse our publications, or explore the series below.
The Book
Infinite Discontent: Writings on the Allure of Fascism
The Capitol Riots, the Great Replacement Theory, Trump’s call to ‘terminate’ the US Constitution. Fascism is back—and today, it has seduced liberal societies and people worldwide. Infinite Discontent: Writings on the Allure of Fascism examines how fascism colonises the liberal mind.
Explore the Series
The Allure of Fascism – Part I
The first volume of the web series accompanying the book.
The Allure of Fascism – Part II
The second volume of the web series accompanying the book.
On David Bowie
A series of essays on David Bowie’s infamous fascist character, the Thin White Duke.
On Kanye West
A series of essays on rapper, genius, and Nazi, Kanye West.
On Jordan Peterson
A series of essays on psychologist and far-right figure, Jordan Peterson.
On Karlfried Graf Dürckheim
A series on spiritual leader and ex-Nazi, Karlfried Graf Dürckheim.
The Archive
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 19
Conclusion: Infinite Discontent and the Allure of Fascism
The Trump administration is undeniably illiberal and authoritarian. Officials have repeatedly telegraphed their contempt for the law and democracy. All branches of the government have collaborated to extend executive power,…
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 18
Conclusion: Trumpism and the Question of Fascism
Is Trump 2.0 fascist? In an interview published in October 2025, scholar of fascism Dylan Riley discussed this question. In Trump’s first term, Riley was a noted sceptic of the…
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 17
Conclusion: Trumpism
Genocidal threats. Subverting electoral systems. The deputisation of ICE. Deporting migrants without charges. Murdering unarmed civilians. Reclassifying protest and dissent as terrorism. The endless evocation of threats, internal and external.…
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 16
Trump 2.0: CECOT & the Prairieland ICE Protesters
El Salvador In July 2025, Congress passed Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which he signed into law. The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency—created as a post-9/11…
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 15
Trump 2.0: DOGE and Stephen Miller
“What a difference a president makes. A short time ago, we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world. The hottest.” —Donald Trump, 2026.1…
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The Allure of Fascism (Vol. II), Part 14
The 2024 Elections: Kamala's Defeat
The Democratic Party suffered a resounding defeat in the 2024 elections. It was the first time in two decades that they had received fewer votes for the presidency than a…
