The most interesting aspects of Fascist theory and totalitarian theory in general - Soviet or Maoist Marxism - is how many of its precepts and practices have been incorporated into our modern governing structures in the West. In this sense, othering Fascism simply serves to blind us to our faults while scapegoating others. There is nothing quite as fascist as an anti fascist street gang or NGO for example. But inquiry in this direction is deemed to be antisocial.
The most interesting aspects of Fascist theory and totalitarian theory in general - Soviet or Maoist Marxism - is how many of its precepts and practices have been incorporated into our modern governing structures in the West.
In this sense, othering Fascism simply serves to blind us to our faults while scapegoating others. There is nothing quite as fascist as an anti fascist street gang or NGO for example.
But inquiry in this direction is deemed to be antisocial.
What?