• Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    They took the time to specifically explain to you multiple times that they are in no way saying both sides are the same. You simply aren’t listening.

    I have a family member that does this. They refuse to speak ill of Donald Trump. They are extremely right leaning, and they are always making assumptions about others.

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      1 year ago

      I didn’t even say right and left are the same, I specifically mentioned extremists who are a minority on both sides.

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        1 year ago

        Just because you can’t differentiate between what a personality type is and what beliefs and positions are doesn’t mean that statement isn’t true. You just seem to conflate political positions with behaviour itself.

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            1 year ago

            That is absolutely not a bad faith interpretation but rather a clear reading of what you have said so far. If you cannot see the similarities in communist and fascist methodologies and execution, both historically and looking at the current climate, you are not assessing it objectively. Both communists and fascists have utilized repression, non democratic governance, torture, and killed millions of civilians who have the audacity to challenge their extremist views. Similarly with this discussion thread being a perfect example, both communists and fascists react negatively to any and all criticism and works hard to brigade and shutdown any discussion that might be contrary to their views.