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0 pointsamaccuish5y ago0 comments

> Consider this - If a "fascist" is democratically elected, what wins: anti-fascism (presumably from the perspective of an opposing 3rd party, as Le Pen doesn't describe herself as a fascist); or democracy?

This actually happened in recent history. Just because Hitler (and yes I must unfortunately rely on such a reference, and no, Le Pen is not Hitler, but it provides a good example of far-right vs democracy) was elected doesn't mean the entire world should roll over.

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Chris20485y ago

Just to clarify, by "roll over" you mean "change their democratic systems to prevent the election of fascists"?

The election of the Nazis didn't justify the sweeping power transfer that resulted, including control of the press, a private party militia (Brownshirts) etc etc etc

I'm criticising efforts to interfere with who is allowed to be elected, versus limiting what powers can be obtained through election.

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Chris20485y ago

Just to clarify, by "roll over" you mean "change their democratic systems to prevent the election of fascists"?

The election of the Nazis didn't justify the sweeping power transfer that resulted, including control of the press, a private party militia (Brownshirts) etc etc etc

I'm criticising efforts to interfere with who is allowed to be elected, versus limiting what powers can be obtained through election.

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