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SidneyR

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27. Fascism does NOT hate capitalism

Reply to Igel (Reply #7)

Sun Dec 10, 2023, 12:01 PM

Dec 2023

Fascism is the last-resort DEFENSE of capitalism. Elites only support democracy when it can be manipulated in their favor. When that isn't working they abandon their pretense of democracy and employ fascism. It is used by elites who feel beleaguered by increasing liberalism, anti-racism, women's rights, and perceived threats to the profit margin, etc. When racism and sexism decline, the working class becomes more united. That must be stopped for continued elite dominance.

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How To Spot Fascism Before It's Too Late [View all] KS Toronado Dec 2023 OP

K & R Awesome post! FakeNoose Dec 2023 #1

Indeed! I LOVE the illustrations. calimary Dec 2023 #4

It's likely already too late. J_William_Ryan Dec 2023 #2

It is, sadly. When half the popluation or about that is willing to discard the law Eliot Rosewater Dec 2023 #3

I know you didn't mean half the population... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #8

Half of the voting population, then. And over a 3rd of the population tunes it out and wont Eliot Rosewater Dec 2023 #9

I agree with you on THAT!... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #10

Bigly K&R Bundbuster Dec 2023 #5

K&R onecaliberal Dec 2023 #6

Fascism/Nazism weren't quite the same. Igel Dec 2023 #7

Fascism does NOT hate capitalism SidneyR Dec 2023 #27

Aww. Reminds me of an Italian gent I knew some years back. peppertree Dec 2023 #11

MAGA Is Fascism CitizenZero Dec 2023 #12

Agree completely, but unfortunately General Milley has already retired FakeNoose Dec 2023 #15

I like how you think and I'll build on that KS Toronado Dec 2023 #22

I Think That Is A Good Idea CitizenZero Dec 2023 #30

Election is a mere 11 months away now, time to get busy KS Toronado Dec 2023 #31

K&R x millions Wild blueberry Dec 2023 #13

K&R. Bookmarked and Thanks. c-rational Dec 2023 #14

People see it already. The larger danger that risks TheKentuckian Dec 2023 #16

K&R Excellent post! mountain grammy Dec 2023 #17

I've shared this on here before, but worth doing again: lastlib Dec 2023 #18

Milton Mayer, "They Thought They Were Free" markodochartaigh Dec 2023 #19

I've noticed discussions about fascism in the media that would not have occurred Poiuyt Dec 2023 #20

Thank you for sharing kimbutgar Dec 2023 #21

A lot of American leaders supported Italy's fascism until it aligned with the Nazis LeftInTX Dec 2023 #23

K&R and thank you for the history lesson - bookmarking Rhiannon12866 Dec 2023 #24

Recognizing Fascism 101 SouthernDem4ever Dec 2023 #25

Yes, I see you got an A+ in class. KS Toronado Dec 2023 #32

Well done! Martin68 Dec 2023 #26

Jared and Ivanka were not unpaid advisors. raging moderate Dec 2023 #28

An easy way is to look for those wearing a red hat with MAGA on them. republianmushroom Dec 2023 #29