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TryLogic

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16. Giving a name to persons or groups opposing fascism is a clever strategy - by fascists.

Reply to sabra (Original post)

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 01:25 AM

Jan 2021

Providing a name to use in referencing the enemy, a name to attack and yell about and blame is very clever. It is a very common right wing Republican strategy. Persons or groups who advocate against fascists and fascism should be referred to as just that, persons (or groups) who speak out against fascists and fascism.

Right wingers also like to yell socialism when attacking their opponents. This is the same deal. Attach a name to your opponents and yell it repeatedly.

Can the media please stop falling for these tricks???

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