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Most leftists associate fascist groups and individuals with representing the “far right.” However, fascism did not originate from the political right. It is a radical form of socialism, leading to one of history’s most significant ideological misunderstandings.
There is nothing rightist or conservative about fascism. Traditional conservatism supports limited government and individual freedoms—ideas that are entirely opposed to fascism’s totalitarian, state-worshipping and anti-individualist core.
Examining the lives of fascism’s key figures can help clarify this misconception. Two persons stand out: Benito Mussolini, the embodiment of fascism, and the fascist ideologue, Giovanni Gentile.
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There is nothing rightist or conservative about fascism. Traditional conservatism supports limited government and individual freedoms—ideas that are entirely opposed to fascism’s totalitarian, state-worshipping and anti-individualist core.
Examining the lives of fascism’s key figures can help clarify this misconception. Two persons stand out: Benito Mussolini, the embodiment of fascism, and the fascist ideologue, Giovanni Gentile.
Continued below.
Unmasking Fascism: Tracing Its Unexpected Origins in Socialist Ideology - The American TFP
Unmasking Fascism: Tracing Its Unexpected Origins in Socialist Ideology. Most leftists associate fascist groups and individuals with representing the…
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