Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins

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Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

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Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

 

[Mac1958]

Here we go again...

 

[fncceo]

You get drunk at a wedding and make out with your cousin ONE TIME and they never let you forget it.

 

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Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

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Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

 

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Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous

Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous
A recent Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation survey found that 51 percent of American millennials would rather live in a socialist or communist country than in a capitalist country. Only 42 percent prefer the latter.... The number of people who died at the hands of Josef Stalin may be as high as 62 million. However, almost one-third of millennials think former President George W. Bush is responsible for more killings than Stalin.... Nazis come in as a poor third in terms of history’s most prolific mass murderers. According to professor Rudolph Rummel’s research, the 20th century, mankind’s most brutal century, saw 262 million people’s lives destroyed at the hands of their own governments.... America’s communists, socialists, and Marxists have little knowledge of socialist history. Bradley Birzer, a professor of history at Hillsdale College, explains this in an article for The American Conservative titled “Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins.” …. Are Americans who admire the world’s most brutal regimes miseducated or stupid? Or do they have some kind of devious agenda?



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Whatever room Walter E. Williams walks into, he is almost always the smartest person in it. Along with Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, and Condi Rice, there are few other modern-day 'deep thinkers' who can approach his knowledge and understanding of history.
Sadly our Progressive Marxist Socialist Liberal "friends" are products of the Deep State Politically Correct Socialist indoctrination camps that masquerade as public schools which are mandated to inculcate our youth instead of instructing them on what they need to know to be productive and responsible citizens.
According to the Deep State all we need to know is contained within those walls where they inculcate (brainwash) those who are most impressionable, the ages of five through eighteen, in what the Deep State Globalist government wants them to know. These perfect little automatons are devoid of all essential knowledge and awareness and ready to do the Deep State Globalists’ bidding.
The American (re)education system is teaching our children Socialism; the soft, rosy and wishful thinking side. They are indoctrinated into thinking that because of the fact this is America, Socialism will work. See the paradox ?. "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." George Orwell

 

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Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous

Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous
A recent Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation survey found that 51 percent of American millennials would rather live in a socialist or communist country than in a capitalist country. Only 42 percent prefer the latter.... The number of people who died at the hands of Josef Stalin may be as high as 62 million. However, almost one-third of millennials think former President George W. Bush is responsible for more killings than Stalin.... Nazis come in as a poor third in terms of history’s most prolific mass murderers. According to professor Rudolph Rummel’s research, the 20th century, mankind’s most brutal century, saw 262 million people’s lives destroyed at the hands of their own governments.... America’s communists, socialists, and Marxists have little knowledge of socialist history. Bradley Birzer, a professor of history at Hillsdale College, explains this in an article for The American Conservative titled “Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins.” …. Are Americans who admire the world’s most brutal regimes miseducated or stupid? Or do they have some kind of devious agenda?



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Whatever room Walter E. Williams walks into, he is almost always the smartest person in it. Along with Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, and Condi Rice, there are few other modern-day 'deep thinkers' who can approach his knowledge and understanding of history.
Sadly our Progressive Marxist Socialist Liberal "friends" are products of the Deep State Politically Correct Socialist indoctrination camps that masquerade as public schools which are mandated to inculcate our youth instead of instructing them on what they need to know to be productive and responsible citizens.
According to the Deep State all we need to know is contained within those walls where they inculcate (brainwash) those who are most impressionable, the ages of five through eighteen, in what the Deep State Globalist government wants them to know. These perfect little automatons are devoid of all essential knowledge and awareness and ready to do the Deep State Globalists’ bidding.
The American (re)education system is teaching our children Socialism; the soft, rosy and wishful thinking side. They are indoctrinated into thinking that because of the fact this is America, Socialism will work. See the paradox ?. "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." George Orwell

So copy pasting an article twice is the level of your debating skills?

 

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Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

~~~~~~
Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

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Equally disturbing is that most younger defenders of communism buy into the oldest propaganda line of the Left—that real communism has never been tried and fascism is the polar opposite of communism. That the Nazis were actually “National Socialists,” these apologists argue, was merely a cynical ploy on the part of Hitler to gain the support of the working and middle classes of Germany. The term “socialism” meant nothing to Hitler. He was really a supporter of controlled corporate capitalism, not of the beautiful and compelling idea of socialism. Many of these young communism supporters go so far as to argue that those who label the Nazis “National Socialists” are either ignorant or willfully smearing a good word. While these new supporters have yet to proclaim those who call Nazis socialists as racists, they are coming close. A quick look at the social media response to a British conservative’s recent claim that National Socialism was—surprise!—socialist should be proof enough that communism is hardly dead and gone.
Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous

 

[Oddball]

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

Socialists hate competition.

 

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Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

~~~~~~
Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

~~~~~~
Equally disturbing is that most younger defenders of communism buy into the oldest propaganda line of the Left—that real communism has never been tried and fascism is the polar opposite of communism. That the Nazis were actually “National Socialists,” these apologists argue, was merely a cynical ploy on the part of Hitler to gain the support of the working and middle classes of Germany. The term “socialism” meant nothing to Hitler. He was really a supporter of controlled corporate capitalism, not of the beautiful and compelling idea of socialism. Many of these young communism supporters go so far as to argue that those who label the Nazis “National Socialists” are either ignorant or willfully smearing a good word. While these new supporters have yet to proclaim those who call Nazis socialists as racists, they are coming close. A quick look at the social media response to a British conservative’s recent claim that National Socialism was—surprise!—socialist should be proof enough that communism is hardly dead and gone.
Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous

Since Krupp, Borsig, Thyssen and a bunch of others were committed Nazi's not to mention some of the richest people in Germany and about as far removed from Communist or even socialists as one can imagine. Claiming that exporting Socialism wasn't what drove the Nazi's is a hell of a lot more reasonable then trying to equate Nazism to Communism, let alone Democrats.

 

[forkup]

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

Socialists hate competition.

Says who?

 

[g5000]

That is the point when I saw two dangers approaching. Previously, I did not truly understand their names or their importance to the German people’s existence. Their names were Marxism and Jewry. - Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf

 

[sparky]

All the elements mentioned in the article are subscribed to and permeate the American culture, that they exist by degree, not totaltarian control is key

~S~

 

[Mac1958]

All the elements mentioned in the article are subscribed to and permeate the American culture, that they exist by degree, not totaltarian control is key

Americans no longer do nuance. Gray areas aren't allowed.

Too complicated.
.

 

[Oddball]

Communism (Stalin, Mao, Castro): Central economic control, military dictatorship, brutal police state, propaganda press, crushing conformity, one-party state, social ostracization if you don't belong to the party, and slave labor/concentration camps for dissenters and other "undesirables".

Fascism (Hitler, Mussolini): Central economic control, military dictatorship, brutal police state, propaganda press, crushing conformity, one-party state, social ostracization if you don't belong to the party, and slave labor/concentration camps for dissenters and other "undesirables".

Yeah, they're totally different!

 

[sparky]

ok, so we get to pick how many? 1? .....2?......

~S~

 

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Communism (Stalin, Mao, Castro): Central economic control, military dictatorship, brutal police state, propaganda press, crushing conformity, one-party state, social ostracization if you don't belong to the party, and slave labor/concentration camps for dissenters and other "undesirables".

Fascism (Hitler, Mussolini): Central economic control, military dictatorship, brutal police state, propaganda press, crushing conformity, one-party state, social ostracization if you don't belong to the party, and slave labor/concentration camps for dissenters and other "undesirables".

Yeah, they're totally different!

Sure, and of all the traits mentioned only "central economic control" can be considered socialist in nature? But unlike in Communism in NAZI Germany, people were Capitalist. As I mentioned before some of the richest people in Germany were Nazi's. The reason that Germany hated and invaded Russia, was their political system and of course the fact that they felt themselves superior and so not morally bound the treat them even as human beings. (nationalism). So no they were not the same. And the similarities that did exist, came from their Nationalistic tendencies and opportunistic ways both systems rose to power. Not Socialism.

 

[Preacher]

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

~~~~~~
Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

There are different kinds of socialism. International Socialism is Communism and its Marxist...National Socialism is Nationalist and patriotic.

 

[Preacher]

 

[Likkmee]

But conservatives have an unadulterated love for the small business man...........if he has the money

 

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Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins​

Socialists and Fascists Have Always Been Kissing Cousins
In 1939, the same year the Germans and the Russians mutually consented to rape Poland, T.S. Eliot rather famously (or, I suppose for some, infamously) declared: “If you will not have God (and He is a jealous God), you should pay your respects to Hitler or Stalin.” Eliot, of course, could not have been more correct. In 1936, you had three choices: National Socialism, international socialism, or dignity... In 2018, we find ourselves in similar circumstances, even if they aren’t quite as clear cut as they were in 1936.... Of all the disturbing developments in culture and ideas over the last several years—including violence against legitimate authority, violence against the average citizen, and violence against the very ideas that undergird the West—few have been more disturbing than the reemergence of communism and socialism.... Why is this happening now, as much of Western civilization lingers in its twilight state? Most likely, it has to do with three critical things. First, we scholars have failed to convince the public of just how wicked all forms of communism were and remain. Most historians have focused their research and teaching on how “liberated” every form of eccentricity has become and how—in terms of race and gender—victims remain victims. Almost all historians ignore the most salient fact of the 20th century: that governments murdered more than 200 million innocents, the largest massacre in the history of the world. Terror reigned in the killing fields, the Holocaust camps, and the gulags.... Sadly, the age that advances progressively backwards has not halted. Indeed, over the last several years, it has advanced backwards rather quickly, suddenly, and, fearfully, without end.

~~~~~~
Both ideologies (Socialism and Fascism) are collectivist (Marxist). Both elevate group rights above those of the individual. Both dictate people’s behavior on the basis of those group rights. Both are revolutionary creeds which advocate the destruction of the old world and building it anew. Their respective adherents may have a heightened sensitivity to the things that set them apart from – or even in conflict with – one another, but in reality those differences are superficial. The similarities are fundamental.
There are many who wish to enslave others and extract their wealth and freedom for themselves by means of propaganda and compulsion. They walk within the hallowed halls of Congress, on the streets in our fair cities, and our Universities, etc. Many would delight in subjugating others to their will. They must be fought, attacked relentlessly with superior ideas, defeated and conclusively demoralized. That is how we must preserve our freedom and liberty. It's a perpetual war.

Communism = Marxism = Fascism = Nazism = Islam = Democrats and Cows
Socialism, communism, fascism, nazism...and cows - Galt's Gulch​

Little historical awareness yet again. Don't you guys ever tire of this particular strawman? For your reference. The Nazi's considered the Communists their class enemy. Hence the clashes between them in the 20th's,30th's and outright war in 1941. The reason for it and the war wasn't because of the second word of the name of the party, socialist. But rather the first one, being nationalists. Ironically enough, it is these nationalistic tendencies that are now so obviously being touted again as a solution to the worlds problems.

~~~~~~
Equally disturbing is that most younger defenders of communism buy into the oldest propaganda line of the Left—that real communism has never been tried and fascism is the polar opposite of communism. That the Nazis were actually “National Socialists,” these apologists argue, was merely a cynical ploy on the part of Hitler to gain the support of the working and middle classes of Germany. The term “socialism” meant nothing to Hitler. He was really a supporter of controlled corporate capitalism, not of the beautiful and compelling idea of socialism. Many of these young communism supporters go so far as to argue that those who label the Nazis “National Socialists” are either ignorant or willfully smearing a good word. While these new supporters have yet to proclaim those who call Nazis socialists as racists, they are coming close. A quick look at the social media response to a British conservative’s recent claim that National Socialism was—surprise!—socialist should be proof enough that communism is hardly dead and gone.
Our Ignorance of Socialism Is Dangerous

Since Krupp, Borsig, Thyssen and a bunch of others were committed Nazi's not to mention some of the richest people in Germany and about as far removed from Communist or even socialists as one can imagine. Claiming that exporting Socialism wasn't what drove the Nazi's is a hell of a lot more reasonable then trying to equate Nazism to Communism, let alone Democrats.

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Really? I guess then we can't say the same for people like the Clinton's, Obama, Buffet, Bloomberg, Bezos, Carey, De Niro, Dimon and the Hollywood crowd just to mention a few. In Russia they're called Oligarchs. Do you really believe it's all about ideology in their cases? There you go again....