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Varoufakis argues global elites are following a “blueprint for the revival of fascism”, one he imagines dictators Mussolini, Hitler and Franco might have written “had [they] gotten together in 1945”.

He told the audience the modern “manual” starts by attacking crony capitalism, big business and financial elite — views traditionally associated with the political left – before turning against democratic institutions such as public broadcasters and universities.

https://thepoint.com.au/news/260312-varoufakis-fascism-is-darkening-our-doorsteps

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[–] tomatosametomato@piefed.zip -4 points 5 days ago (3 children)

How is what's happennig today fashism? Why history bros think everything has happened already? Speed of information was never this fast... Todays problems are new actually, why can't they accept?

Before you say "hey it's a warning/analogy", the dude used the word blueprint. It's literal.

[–] arbilp3@aussie.zone 3 points 4 days ago

It doesn't have to be exactly the same. The underlying elements repeat a pattern and manifest like a 'variation on a theme' whether with or without speed of information. I found this document that lists the elements of fascism. You may note that many of them are active today : https://www.keene.edu/academics/cchgs/resources/presentation-materials/characteristics-and-appeal-of-fascism/download/

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