Meet the Philosopher Behind the Ideology of Anti-Fascists | Intellectual Takeout
"In our last article on fascism, we promised we would explore the philosophical roots of Antifa in order to better understand how they justify the use of fascist tactics in the name of fighting it.
Antifa’s fascist tendencies are apparent by a simple surface diagnosis, but a deeper analysis reveals the bankrupt ideology that fuels the movement.
Defining fascism is no simple task.
In 2016, Merriam-Webster noted it was the most-searched term in its online dictionary.
There’s a reason for this: nobody really knows what fascism is.
Even among academics, there is little consensus.
“Scholars of fascism do not agree on what fascism means,” The Atlantic noted, “nor, for that matter, do fascist scholars.”
On one point, however, scholars are
united.
A
key component of fascism, one
found in virtually every definition, is the idea that it
- involves suppression of political opposition
- and the use of “redemptive violence” against ideological rivals to expand influence and power.
Since Antifa routinely use violence and intimidation to prevent political opponents from assembling and publicly defend these tactics as a means to their ends,
their fascist tendencies are self-evident.
To most, this connection is clear.
...the root of the modern anti-fascist ideology, and understanding the philosophical foundations illuminates why Antifa and others think
they have license to behave like fascists in the name of fighting them."
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German Chief of Staff Franz Halder warned of the risks and was dismissed on September 24. The message was clear. To meet Paulus’ calls for reinforcements in the face of mounting casualties, Weichs began stripping less active sectors north and south of Stalingrad of German formations and replacing them with Romanians and Italians. The gamble might have been justified if the German-tipped spearhead had somehow been able to recapture the initiative. Instead, the most capable German formations were being chewed up in fruitless attacks in Stalingrad. A Luftwaffe never designed for sustained operations was suffering from increasing maintenance problems. Artillery pieces were wearing out. Tanks were breaking down. The Soviets by contrast had succeeded in systematizing their reinforcement and resupply system across the Volga. More and more heavy guns were supporting the infantry.
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