• henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.

  • pyre@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • devils_advocate@lemmy.ml
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      1 year 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.