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I wouldn't say that communism and fascism run somewhat on the same fuel. I feel like that's neoliberal apologia. But I 99 percent know that's not how you meant it, and I definitely understand your sentiment. Both communists and fascists see the lie that is neoliberalism. The difference, is our reactions to it.
Communists want to create a society/system that is better for all people in general, and we're angry that capitalism is only a carrot on a stick used to indoctrinate and browbeat the civilian populace. We're angry that capitalist democracy is a sham.
Fascists are angry that neoliberalism is too "weak" or nice or not exploitative enough, and that the thin veneer of democracy should be stamped out for full a full dictatorship, that things are currently too democratic.
Yeah that's why I said somewhat because I know its not quite correct but it was useful to answer the doubts of our comrade, but yeah I meant that they answer the same yearnings of the people, the yearning for change for a better life and the frustration with current reality, us by the real correct and future looking ways, the fascists with lies and backwards looking ways that always call for a return of a fabled past