Following many instances of violence, rioting and intimidation in recent months, I’ve seen it said by some of the participants, usually members of so-called Antifa, or BLM, or affiliated groups, the conduct is justified under the auspices that they were engaged in the righteous act of “fighting fascists.” They had no choice…. But, as that one guy in Princess Bride once said, you keep saying that word, but I don’t think you understand what it means . . . .
What is Fascism? Benito Mussolini created the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento, the precursor to the fascist party, on March 23, 1919 in Milan, Italy. It was basically violent authoritarianism, but with a new name. Basically, using squads of violent militant supporters, they beat and killed their fellow Italians until they complied with their political agenda. We’re often told by the modern leftist movements, involving BLM and Antifa, that you’re either with us, or against you. In other words, you cannot be neutral. This isn’t a new idea. In fact, it’s a classic component of both fascist and communist political movements and regimes.
Violence was seen as beneficial to society. Those who did not conform to the ideas, or join the group, were seen as disruptive, and therefore subject to violence. What was Mussolini’s career before becoming the first fascist? Here’s a hint: fake news. History is literally repeating itself, and it history will also show us where it leads. And it ain’t pretty.
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I really enjoy your discussions on civil rights and have learned so much from them – thank you for the free education.
I didn’t finish this video, but wanted to leave a comment that all parties use the same propaganda and tactics (not just communists, fascists, republicans, liberals or democrats). I see similar propaganda in dairy ads, in electricity ads, clothing companies, religions and politics. Everyone has bias and uses some sort of propaganda to promote that spin on the world not just the political party that has an opposing view of our own.
Media literacy, recognizing biases and propaganda when consuming media is very important in our world today. I would enjoy seeing some content from you on this topic if you are still making live videos.
WOW I don't know how I missed this. Thank you
@16:24 – "So at their core, both fascism and communism are basically political viruses that are meant to spread, and take over new territory."
Fascist fighting socialist hum sounds so similar to our current political climate.
Sorry about the connection, geez… I even hard wired my connection. WV internet….
The new fascists on the left in a fashion that would do Orwell proud, call themselves anti-fascist.
Up is down, right is left and fascists call themselves Antifa.