Liam Proven1d ago
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@lproven fascism is a specific thing, it's not a synonym for "bad". Calling everything you don't like fascism cheapens the word. This is extremely damaging when we have actual fascism in the world today. Fascists currently in power include Trump and Putin. There are also a lot of non-fascist dictatorships like China and Iran. Fascism is an extremely bad thing, don't use the word for anything else. Helpful background: https://acoup.blog/2024/10/25/new-acquisitions-1933-and-the-definition-of-fascism/
New Acquisitions: 1933 and the Definition of Fascism

Today we’re going to look at definitions of fascism and ask the question – you may have guessed – if Donald Trump is running for President as a fascist. Worry not, this isn’…

A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
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@trademark @lproven the first move of every fascist regime, including the one still working to consolidate power in the U.S., is to destroy the idea of truth. Not to mention the open technofascists pushing AI on all of us nonstop. The poster seems fine (unless it’s AI ofc) 🙂
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