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Semantics is literal meaning, though. Words mean things.

I’m sure there are many words for left-wing authoritarians: fascist isn’t it. Instead of making fascism meaningless, can we pick a correct word?

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peregrin5@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Horseshoe theory is real. Right wing and left wing fascists are both fascists.

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- lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  
  Horseshoe theory
  
  the far-left and the far-right are closer to each other than either is to the political center
  
  are both fascists
  
  Are closer doesn’t mean are the same: horseshoe theory doesn’t support your claim.
  
  They’re both authoritarians that repress human rights. They’re as bad as fascists. Identifying those elements that make them as bad—authoritarianism & repression of human rights—clarifies discussion.
  
  When we articulate problems accurately, we can criticize them in all guises.
  
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