Some people have used the word "fasicst" as a meaningless insult, this does not mean that fascism is not a real force in action or a real threat.
Umberto Eco's list of fascist traits is useful on this point - www.faena.com/aleph/umberto-eco-a-practical-list-for-identifying-fascists
After WWII we said "never again" and we should have our eyes open to it happening again.
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Zuowan, Sat 6 Jul 2024, 15:27,
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“The question was taken up by the recently deceased Italian novelist and semiotician”
Zombie Eco sez you is all fascists
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Sat 6 Jul 2024, 23:20,
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