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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Basically admitting that mainstream conservatism is indistinguishible from fascism.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’ve never understood the label. I’ve had to explain on a few occasions that no, you’re not trying to maintain traditional values. You’re just authoritarian.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

Authoritarianism is the traditional value they're trying to maintain

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

that's because fascism is not like other political views. it doesn't come from thinkers, economists, sociologists or philosophers. it comes from maniacs doing maniacal shit. there is no "theory" to read on fascism. which is why the best academic text you find on it comes from its critics.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

People don't recognise fascism when it's in front of their faces.

  • Huge military budget

  • weaponized, authoritarian police force with little oversight.

  • Nationalist habits like pledging allegiance regularly when young and national anthems when together.

  • a strong belief that they are the best nation on earth, often backed with religious certainly.