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Commenters frame fascism as opposite of democracy

Original: Fascism is the precise opposite of democracy. # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda

A claim that fascism is the precise opposite of democracy is circulating in US politics discussions, tagged with references to history and propaganda. The statement is being shared as a warning about authoritarianism, with commenters invoking historical examples to argue that fascist rule abolishes democratic institutions rather than reforming them.

Why now: Ongoing US political debate about authoritarian threats is prompting people to share warnings drawing on historical comparisons.

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• Fascism is the precise opposite of democracy. # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda · army_talk_fascism · 6
• Fascism is the precise opposite of democracy. # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda · army_talk_fascism · 5
• Fascism is the precise opposite of democracy. # fascism # uspol # history # propaganda · army_talk_fascism · 3

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