Do the nationalist right support free-speech?

Clearly not in Brazil:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/22/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-says-he-would-put-army-on-streets-to-fight

Bolsonaro is part of the 'nationalist international' which includes figures like Tommy Robinson, Viktor Orban and the radical fringe of Trump supporters. They are the first to complain about alleged censorship whenever they are denied a platform to speak. When they take power, they put their enemies in prison.

These are worrying times when a country of 200 million hurtles straight into a dictatorship. His campaign complains about fake news, say political opponents are enemies of the people and shows open contempt for political process or civic norms. Breitbart has given him some positive write-ups.

This is not Trump because Bolsonaro has concrete links to the Brazilian army and because Brazilian institutions are not strong enough to resist his actions. I can't see him as being ideologically different to Trump though.

A horrible question I know but; could this happen in America someday?

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MarineBob · 56-60, M

Free speech is almost as good as the repercussions that goes with it

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@MarineBob Are you against free speech, then? serious question

MarineBob · 56-60, M

Not at all. Trample my flag get a ass whipping, take part in a protest that results in damage to public or private property don't cry when you are in jail

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@MarineBob I wouldn't trample your flag but your views seem to run against the idea of free speech. If someone destroys an American symbol as a protest (if it is their property) or they kneel during an anthem...

I don't expect you to agree and you can criticise people for doing that but surely they have a right to protest?

MarineBob · 56-60, M

They can protest all they want as long as it is a peaceful one