Don't you wish they got it?

Question

Don't you wish some on the left/right, and even some independents, understood the historical insensitivity of using labels like Fascist and Nazi to describe others and their behavior? How is it they are blind to seeing how asinine it makes them look when they use those labels to malign others? Have the words really lost that much meaning?

My, am I ging to recieve many snide remarks for this question? What an honor that is.

Frankly, trying to rationalize labels of dubious accuracy, perhaps justified by correlation, is more disturbing than a few sarcastic remarks. Now, if the remarks are serious, I'm probably better of dismissing those that answered that way. Such ineptness may be contagious; certainly not healthy.

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Fascist and Nazi have fairly specific historical references, and conjure up very specific acts. If you are looking for alternative labels, you might try ones that aren't historical or haven't any longer a strong historical connection. Call those entities you hate evil. What's wrong with that label?

Fascism may have valid use, but it still brings to mind Stalinist Russia and the oppressive/repressive measures used in Communist Soviet Union

In case some are serious in calling me fascist or NAzi for espressing this opinion, I would like to see you say the same to Russian immigrants and Holocaust survivors, and the soldiers that so the death camps.

In case it's not clear, even with the rationalizations that can be made, the historical abuse of those labels is evil. Get it?

Answer 1

I agree. Calling people fascists, commies, nazis, etc. is just stupid unless those accuse actually ARE fascists, commies, and/or nazis.

Answer 2

Fascist is still very much a valid word. It has 2 meanings in pop-culture; the one I find of great value is the idea that we can own property, but the government tells you how to use it. This is part of what was going on in Germany & Italy in the 30s/40s. And increasingly now in the USA with -- unfortunately -- wide popularity. See Baseball, Martha, Microsoft, Sarbanes Oxley... It is in fact fascism [and immoral] for the government to engage in pursecution of these entities, and institutionalizing these arbitrary measures.

Answer 3

Good question.

When people use these terms, I agree with you; they just don't get it.

I really don't think they mean to marginalize the historical, or in many cases, the personnel significance of these terms - I don't think that aspect is even on their radar screen.
It's similar to when they use the word "ignorant" and "stupid" in the same context - they simply don't understand the distinction.

When they want to degrade or insult someone, it's probably just one of many words that they feel will fit the bill - and it won't get their question or answer deleted (like the rest of their vocabulary might.)

Answer 4

Only a Fascist Nazi will post such a question.

Answer 5

I am one to believe if the shoe fits then wear it. When you are looking at a government that does what they want contrary to the wishes of the people and have extreme political leanings, what exactly do you call that?

Answer 6

YES!!!!!The words "Fascist and Nazi" have completly
lost their meaning.

Answer 7

The labels are an important way of remembering inhumane events to remind people that it could happen again if we let it.

Answer 8

You'd think with all the political correctiveness of today's society, they'd use the word "Meanie" or "Bully".

Answer 9

thats a pretty nazi-like attitude u have there ...

Answer 10

youre worse than hitler slappy-boy