Mmastodon EnvironmentClimate first seen 15 h ago, last 14 h ago, peak #11
Commenters link fascism risk to fossil capital's decline
Original: "Fascism becomes an option for capital factions when their own business model, and thus their ability to accumulate capi
A widely shared argument holds that fascist politics become attractive to sections of capital when their business model is threatened and cannot be preserved through democratic means. The claim singles out the oil and gas industry, arguing that because these sectors have no long-term future, they are now funnelling money into anti-democratic movements to protect their remaining accumulation.
Why now: The argument connects climate politics with rising concerns about far-right influence funded by fossil fuel interests.
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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 15 h ago to 14 h ago.
Evidence
- "Fascism becomes an option for capital factions when their own business model, and thus their ability to accumulate capital, is disrupted and cannot be saved democratically. [...] Oil and gas have no future – and that is why these very industries are now pumping money into the… · Hui_Haunebuh@metalhead.club · 4
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