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[–] tron@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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 -3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

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

[–] socsa@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] Veraxus@kbin.social -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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.