But just* as extremist…
- Approximately. How is this sort of thing measured objectively?
They’re the exact opposite of a fascist…
But just* as extremist…
Political “extremity” can’t be measured objectively.
How, because Overton window says the opposite
That’s true but not useful.
It’s probably better to describe both ideologies as extreme-authoritarian or totalitarian. They’re about equally undesirable; when someone has a boot on your throat, it doesn’t matter much whether it’s the right boot or the left boot.
SomethingBurger@jlai.lu 2 weeks ago
Tankies are fascists with left wing aesthetics.
logicbomb@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It’s sometimes called red fascism.
alphabethunter@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Ah yes, the famous communist fascist… You liberals are just insane.
SomethingBurger@jlai.lu 2 weeks ago
Like clockwork, tankies will call actual leftists “liberals” everytime someone mentions that tankies are fascists who support capitalist imperialism from Russia and China.
cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Yes, the famous communist fascist. His name is Stalin. You’ve probably heard of him.
In a world gone mad, you’d have to be insane to be sane.
solardirus@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
Is the owner a tankie? (stalin justifier) I thought they were just communists, many of whom I know actually hate stalin.
rtxn@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I don’t know which label is the most accurate, but he supports Putin’s war, which lands him in the “shitbag” category.
solardirus@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
Well no shit, I was just wondering. Damn tho wtf?