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rwmg
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The author admits in the first chapter that fascism is difficult to define and that different characteristics will be emphasised depending on what definition one chooses. The characteristics he chooses to highlight have some uncomfortable resonances this year (2025) considering this book dates from 2014. ⬇

rwmg He then looks at what might be considered proto-fascist movements before WW1 before moving on to the classic Italian fascism of the interwar years and its similarities and differences with Nazism and authoritarian movements in other parts of Europe. Lastly he considers whether right wing movements after WW2 and into the 21st century really count as fascist and whether it is a meaningful pejorative. 1d
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rwmg
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Brooke_H
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Pickpick

I've been meaning to read this since 2017, but kept putting it off. I had to wait awhile for my library hold to come in. So many people are reading this right now. 🤔

This is a succinct list of 20 lessons we (should) have learned from the last century on how to turn away from fascism and tyranny. I feel a need to keep running this info through my brain, so I have also placed holds on the audio and the graphic novel versions of this book.

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DMC_run8
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This book is short in stature and length. And now is a good time to read it. I finished it on a 3 hour flight with plenty of time to delve back into my other book.

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itsjustme40something
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N. Y. Resists

TheBookHippie YAAAAAS!!! 4d
kspenmoll 💖💖💖 4d
Leftcoastzen 👏👏👏👏✊ 4d
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ravenlee
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Despite #DannyBoy‘s best efforts, and the weight of the real-world insanity, I finally finished this amazing book. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to understand what is happening and how we got here, although be cautioned that Russell Vought and Co seem to be using this as a how-to guide.

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Trashcanman
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“What happened to the U.S businesses that collaborated with fascism? Corporations like DuPont, Ford, General Motors, and ITT owned factories in the enemy countries that produced fuel, tanks, and planes that wreaked havoc on allied forces. After the war instead of being prosecuted for treason ITT collected 27 million from the U.S government for war damages inflicted on its German plants by allied bombings. G.M collected over 33 million

Trashcanman You can‘t make this shit up. 3w
Bookwormjillk You really can‘t 3w
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Deblovestoread Unbelievable 🤯🤬🤬🤬 3w
TheBookHippie Blows my mind everytime. 3w
wanderinglynn Every time the rich will take care of themselves and ultimately get richer. Often on the backs of the poor and minorities. A recurring theme throughout history. 3w
mcctrish It‘s just so disgusting 3w
Mimi28 This is a nightmare and I want to wake up and go home - oh, wait, I am awake and this IS home. 3w
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Trashcanman
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“What distinguishes fascism from ordinary right-wing patriarchal autocracies is is the way it attempts to cultivate a revolutionary aura”

Sound familiar?
#Thewholethingithinkitssick
#gobacktosleep

BookwormAHN Unfortunately 🤦🏼‍♀️ 4w
Leftcoastzen Indeed 4w
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Trashcanman
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“Is fascism merely a dictatorial force in the service of capitalism? That may not be all it is, but that certainly is an important part of fascism‘s raison d‘être.“

The Cheeto and his minions co-opt nationalist rhetoric and militarism to channel discontent away from economic inequality and toward scapegoated groups. The Cheeto wants workers to remain divided and unable to organize effectively against exploitation.

#gobacktosleep

Deblovestoread Yep, this is where we are. Unbelievable, isn‘t it? 💔 4w
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