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I hate being the devil's advocate, but you know the word "fascist" has an actual meaning, don't you? I'm not trying to defend the Chinese government, but callin
by usrnm 7y ago
I hate being the devil's advocate, but you know the word "fascist" has an actual meaning, don't you? I'm not trying to defend the Chinese government, but calling them "fascist" is just wrong
- OneWordSoln 7y agoThe Chinese govt's oppression of Christians, Falun Gong and Muslims is ABSOLUTELY fascist.
- devoply 7y agoWhich element does not fit: The primacy of the group. Supporting the group feels more important than maintaining either individual or universal rights. Believing that one's group is a victim. This justifies any behavior against the group's enemies. The belief that individualism and liberalism enable dangerous decadence and have a negative effect on the group. A strong sense of community or brotherhood. This brotherhood's "unity and purity are forged by common conviction, if possible, or by exclusionary violence if necessary." Individual self-esteem is tied up in the grandeur of the group. Paxton called this an "enhanced sense of identity and belonging." Extreme support of a "natural" leader, who is always male. This results in one man taking on the role of national savior. "The beauty of violence and of will, when they are devoted to the group's success in a Darwinian struggle," Paxton wrote. The idea of a naturally superior group or, especially in Hitler's case, biological racism, fits into a fascist interpretation of Darwinism.
- shkkmo 7y agoIn what way do you think China is not fascist? To me China seems to fit the definition of facism to a T.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y agoIn the way that they're communist? Extreme communism and extreme fascism have an awful lot in common.
- taobility 7y agoin which way US is not fascist?
- robdachshund 7y agoOne could argue that they are economically fascist. Semi free market with industries that answer to the state.