How do you define fascism. Who is a fascist. And how do you identify.

[HurricaneDitka]

@snfaulkner

Please, oh please. DO tell us your definition of fascist/fascism …

I think these posters nailed it:

@rowrrbazzle

Orwell, Politics and the English Language:

@jz78817

“fascists” are anyone who have political beliefs different from mine.
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@Scumpup

Right, but his definition is how I see the word used most often, lately.

In the dead Antifa terrorist thread, I wrote this:

@HurricaneDitka

… To too many on the Left, “fascist” is just the latest smear for everyone they don’t like.

I think that accurately reflects how the word is most often used today in modern American political discourse.

If you want a dictionary definition, this one is as good as any:

Fascism is a form of radical right-wing, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.

@snfaulkner

… who you think ARE fascist…

Benito Mussolini, to offer one prominent historical example.

@snfaulkner

and how you identify. …

I identify as someone who hates identity politics. If I must label myself, I consider myself to be a conservative and a capitalist, and don’t really have any sympathy for early 20th-century Italian dictators that got lined up against a wall and shot.