"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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On 19/02/16 10:23, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , michael adams
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"Tim Streater" wrote in message
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Looking to a dictionary for a definition of fascist seems a bit
pedantic to me.

Looking to a dictionary for a definition of any word may well seem
pedantic
to someone who doesn't have a clue what that word actually means;
but is determined to use it, nevertheless

A good working definition is to say that a fascist is
one who uses violence or intimidation of the threat of either to
advance political ends.

While a good working definition for somebody who's actually got a clue
is that a fascist is one who uses violence or intimidation or the
threat of
either to advance primarily nationalistic ends in an authoritarian state.

Authoritarian Nationalism - with all elements of society subservient
to the
interests of the nation state, is the primary defining characteristic of
fascism.

Whereas Marxism or socialism:are essentially Internationist in nature.
Class doesn't recognise state boundaries and in theory at least all men
are considered brothers, regardless of their nationality or race.
Although
the fact that Stalin was paranoid and surrrounded by hostile states
put the
brakes on that aspect somewhat.

I'll explain that carefully if I ever see a victim of the sort of
fascist behaviour you apparently wish to whitewash. I'm sure it'll be a
great comfort.

I am not whitewashing anything.

They're fighting amongst themselves, now.

Result !


michael adams

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