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[–] tron@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Authoritarianism (or vertical/hierarchical power structure) is THE defining characteristic of the right. “Auth-left” is Doublethink; an oxymoron meant to distract from the fact that wealth and power are one and the same.

This is so incredibly naive. Stalin? Mao? Evil authoritarianism comes in all flavors left and right. If you truly believe leftists aren't capable of evil you need to study more history.

[–] Veraxus@kbin.social -4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

So close. You are soooo close to getting it. Just a little further...

[–] socsa@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

MLs and having a cringeworthy enlightenment complex - name a more iconic duo.

[–] Veraxus@kbin.social -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Not a Marxist, but I won't tolerate deliberately lying about terminology or muddying language. That's a bad faith authoritarian/rightist tactic and I won't let it slide.