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"how do you "point out fascism"?" By recognizing euphemisms/dog whistles, and rhetoric used by fascists. "in today's culture, this term is used so broadly it
by mercurysmessage 8y ago
"how do you "point out fascism"?"
By recognizing euphemisms/dog whistles, and rhetoric used by fascists.
"in today's culture, this term is used so broadly it has become meaningless."
It's not, as has been pointed out in the article, and by commenters here, there is a rise in far right political groups.
"Can you point out some fascist behavior in the news?"
Sure, news figures such as Tucker Carlson use white nationalist talking points, for one. The president calling human subhuman is troubling, and attacking the free press is also not a good sign.
"more inane is the related accusation "literal Nazi"....ugh, no unless you were a member of the Nazi Party of Germany between 1933 and 1945, you are not a "literal Nazi""
This is a very bad take, and is used by neo-nazis to protect their views. The term is neo-nazi for a reason.
- claydavisss 8y ago> By recognizing euphemisms/dog whistles, and rhetoric used by fascists. Wait, your serious definition of "fascism" is "things said by fascists"??? This is circular. Try a definition that doesn't reference itself. > news figures such as Tucker Carlson use white nationalist talking points So being a fascist means quoting people who are protecgted by the First Amendment? > The president calling human subhuman So being a fascist means being an insulting jerk? Sounds like you fit the present mold perfectly - you find something that offends you, slap "fascist" on it, and move on. (and for bonus points you apparently brigade and downvote opposing views)