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In reply to the discussion: To The Atlantic, Media and Others Who Get Antifa Twisted [View all]ancianita
(43,334 posts)over authoritarian economics or politics. Yes, the history of fascism is important to remember.
I'm no geopolitical expert, but from my readings and university exposures, Fascism as theory has never worked in practice, except by the mafia model, namely, Russia's.
For America, however, I'd rather stress the bio-determinism underpinnings that fascism and capitalism stand on. Racism. You know, the white supremacist belief that is fascism's dirty secret, and the reason for a few hundred years of colonialism by the West; e.g.'s, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Caribbean tax havens, South America and India. (I wouldn't be surprised to learn of Koch money behind mercenaries sent to infiltrate antifa demonstrations.)
There's no reason, as Bernie keeps saying, why regulated capitalism can't afford or coexist with socialism (the opposite of authoritarian communism) except for capitalists' contempt for labor and every single human being as deserving of the five basics of human development. Too many Americans still believe cold war hype and shut down over the words themselves.
Thanks for your post.