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.

What did OP directly say or do in their post to direct a response to them rather than the image? All we have is their image in no particular context, an interpretation of the image, & a hypothetical statement I wrote?

randomly criticize someone else over a meme

Someone else or the meme? Are we getting worked up over generic you?

The observation that perceived disapproval for “fighting fascists” around here may more often be someone deluding themselves, so the image rings false with self-delusion is a critique of the meme.

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? Maybe authoritarian?

With all the fascism denounced around here, they’re a rarity, and it’s perplexing to know what say to the far more common left-wing authoritarians who argue against democratic values because they’re not left enough.

No problem: sometimes we all need a reality check when we go tilting at windmills as is custom around here.

Self-satisfaction at stretching the definition of fascism.

If you’re getting downvoted here where anti-fascism thrives, and you think it’s for criticizing fascism, then there’s probably something else going on (and you’re probably being an idiot).

tankie troika

Gotta admit that is way better.

Tankie Triad

Are tankies the pro- or anti-fascist crowd? I thought they were far left whereas fascists far right. It’s hard to keep track of all these vying affiliations.

Doesn’t a little fecal matter elevate everything? A little? 😄

Vegetables on the other hand

A dietician once explained to me that children are extra-sensitive to bitter flavors like those of vegetables, and this sensitivity grows milder with age, so their special aversion is only natural. I recall feeling extremely hostile to vegetables then at some age feeling shocked that I no longer knew what the fuss was about & could appreciate them more.

Blanching those vegetables to subdue the bitterness may be especially important for a kid’s palate.

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