Or is that just a paradox?
2007-09-11 14:33:56 · 15 answers · asked by Oliver 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well most in the left wing would say they believe in Socialism, which is indeed a system by which the govt rules most social services, and force of law.
The Nazi party was the National socialist party of Germany. Sure Hitler disliked the communists, but his form of govt was certainly not a Democratic Republic like the USA, either.
The difference I think comes from a sense of militarism, of which Fascism is known for. But we all know that many Left wing govt's also use the military as means to an end. So I don't see this as mutually exclusive of Fascism.
Hitler did much in the form of funding national art, just like Liberals espouse. He just wanted to extend his power beyond the borders of Germany. Remember that eventually Nazi Germany united with the Soviet Union ala Stalin, so they were more alike than many are willing to admit. Only later did Hitler break the deal when he attacked Russia.
In the end, it was the more Right leaning Western societies such as the USA and Britain that took on the forces of Naziism and defeated them. It seems to me that the Left wing has done a great job of blurring this issue, making militarism a "Right wing" attribute, when Left wing Dictatorships have done more to wreak havok on the world via their militaries than America ever did.
So, yes, you can be a left-wing fascist.
2007-09-11 14:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Eric K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember all the questions you've seen on this site and ask that again. It is a paradox but that doesn't stop many people from behaving that way. The bottom line Democratic platform almost reads like that to me. They say they want people to have freedom but at the same time they want to tell you how to live.
2007-09-11 14:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by rollmanjmg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascism is left wing. At the extreme right of the political spectrum is Anarchy which is no government. On the far left is Communism (a form of Socialism) and right next to Communism is Fascism or National Socialism the only real difference is on paper you still own you business but the government still controls it.
2007-09-11 14:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is a paradox. Fascism is the complete opposite of liberalism.
2007-09-11 14:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by redphish 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You would have to be very close to center left wing, it is a bit of a stretch.
A communist/fascist is an impossibility, as they are conflicting beliefs.
2007-09-11 14:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by Think 1st 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the integral parts of fascism include nationalism, authoritarianism, militarism, totalitarianism, anti-communism, and opposition to economic and political liberalism. Many, prior to WWII, saw Hitler's Nazis as a deterrent to communism.
2007-09-11 14:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by OPad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a paradox. Like being an atheistic catholic, or a Texas republican with a genius IQ.
2007-09-11 14:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fidel Castro.
2007-09-11 14:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by GCB-TO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for example Stalin and Mao qualify, so did Paul Pot and the loon running North Korea.
2007-09-11 14:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by smsmith500 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a fascist would be someone who tells you to leave the country if you use your freedom and democracy.
2007-09-11 14:39:22 · answer #10 · answered by soperson 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋