I suppose that's because the media does not know what fascism is, and thus is unable to recognize it unless it explicitly labels itself as such. Should have paid more attention in history class...
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The media only seems to muster outrage at modern fascism when it explicitly involves symbols from past fascist movements, like swastikas. The *essence* of fascism is treated as politics as usual, because it is wearing dress shoes instead of jackboots.
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Yes. Thank you.
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What would you consider the "essence" of Fascism?
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your tweet made me think of this. http://www.openculture.com/2016/11/umberto-eco-makes-a-list-of-the-14-common-features-of-fascism.html …
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At least they are outraged about fascism. They are - at best - indifferent towards Communism.
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More than indifferent -- its more of blind fascination/love. Communism is mostly like promise that a teenage boyfriend gives which sounds rosy ..but.. never materializes
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