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GG's avatar

Don't worry too much about these "Neofascist" asshats. They will self-implode in about two years. True Fascism is syncretic - a fusion of right and left. I don't support that kind of thing as I am solidly on the left, and I don't mind them being called "Fascist" as an insult - but it is not an accurate description of them. They (Trump and Maga) are just right-wing reactionaries doing their thing. They will implode - trust me on that.

I'm a bit more worried about these corrupt Neoliberal types running the show.

Your thoughts?

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Sam.'s avatar

True fascism is not, in fact, syncretic; the Nazis rather famously killed off those in their party who could even be superficially considered "left-wing." They had a whole night for it.

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GG's avatar

You make a good point about that. But I wasn't referring to the actions of the NSDAP or the Italian Fascist party. I was referring to the original ideology of Italian Fascism.

Thats what I meant by "true fascism".

Again, I don't approve of the ideology.

Though not "fascist" Strasser and his boys were left of center for sure and they got kicked out (some killed off).

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John May's avatar

Where can I find a Marxist book club in VT? I live in Shelburne, and I need to learn more.

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John May's avatar

Or maybe I could just start one? I don’t feel like I am capable of leading one.

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Dante Lazlo's avatar

It truly is a horrifying state of affairs that requires proper unification, coordination, and action to see us through to a brighter tomorrow. The Democrats have been fairly loud and explicitly clear about the fact that they aren't coming to save us, so the mandate once again falls to the people to determine our own future. As terrifying as it can be to take an honest look at what we're up against, you did a fantastic job of emphasizing the magnitude of the threat in this piece Scarlet. I remember first hearing about Project Esther and being utterly mortified as I read further, so getting this information out there to a broader number of people is essential right now. It's as the old saying goes:

"Recognize, prioritize, organize, unionize and revolutionize." Only together will we overcome this fascist regime, and that effort, as you rightly point out, must begin now. There's a lot great ways to get started -- all it takes is that first meaningful step.

Great piece once again Scarlet! Now truly is the time to fight, and that fight only happens when we stand together.

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Vanrik's avatar

I really like this piece, but I think it is counter productive to call for support of ML organizations. Fighting fascism with campism is not productive...

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Scarlet's avatar

Marxist Leninists defeated the nazis

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GG's avatar

That is very true - but we in the USA did help them a lot - and they could have been a lot nicer after the war.

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Sam.'s avatar

...they - the USSR - could have been nicer?

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Vanrik's avatar

Credit where credits due, the USSR was crucial in it's victory over the Nazis, the following decades of the Iron Curtain is not something that socialists should be striving for

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