Socialism has had various monikers throughout its history, starting with the name Marxism, followed by fascism, Leninism, communism, and the Third Reich.

Each moniker represents a different intent or method to implement socialism. Marxism is socialism by force. But force upon whom and by whom? Marx envisioned force by employees upon their employers.

Fascism is also socialism by force, like Marxism. However, it is not force by employees; it is force by government.

Leninism, or communism, is socialism by force of government by imperialism. Hitler was learning from Mussolini and Lenin.

Hitler founded a Marxist-style socialist party, the National Socialist German Workers’ Party.

Hitler said in 1927, “We are socialists. We are the enemies of today’s capitalist system of exploitation … and we are determined to destroy this system under all conditions.”

In the U.S., the bourgeoisie have become Republicans, who must be controlled, punished, or eliminated.

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      11 months ago

      They come off as parodies of serious fascist figures. These leaders are conveniently placed controlled opposition that make a mockery out of third-position ideals. I’d also argue Charlottesville (just like Jan 6) was completely staged by feds to make Trump look bad.

      Aside from the cringy imagery, there’s an obvious divide and conquer plot going on here. All of these “alt-right” (for the lack of a better term) figures are so bad when it comes to purity spiraling. Anyone who isn’t 100% with their ideology is a jew shill. Likewise, mainstream conservatives respond by punching right and denouncing anyone who’s views aren’t 100% kosher. This makes it difficult to get momentum for a legitimate fascist movement