Written 90 years ago in 1935, the words of #Hemingway in his “Notes on the Next War” should resonate with every thoughtful reader.
@mnutty Marx tells it:
a) Capitalism becomes Fascism
b) Fascism becomes war
There are lots of #capitalist societies that have not followed that sorry continuum.
That said, the transition to #fascism is far more likely in the absence of robust regulation of #capitalism
Capitalism is still unacceptable even if it doesn't lead to fascism in a specific case. Saying it can be kept in check with enough regulation is no different than saying slavery could be acceptable with enough regulation.
I imagine our views on #capitalism are quite different. I believe properly regulated it can provide extraordinary opportunities to both society and individuals in the creation of new products and services.
Aligning all forms of capitalism with slavery seems like an excessive stretch. A stretch that I see with many capitalist types advocating for the destruction of vital government services
Capitalism profit over human needs, which inevitably leads to exploitation and inequality. Regulation can't change capitalism's inherent fundamental flaws. Even a regulated capitalism serves the ruling class.
Sadly that is the case. The big question is whether we can turn those sane tools on those who would oppress his for their own enrichment?
Well in Rumania it worked where the Russians tried to affect the elections. In Germany Musk with his fascist AfD friends did not succeed.
Gotta fight back. Violently if needed. Democracy is worth being defended.
Karl Popper's paradox is still valid...
The challange is to stop the spread of this toxicity before it gains more purchase and crushes lives.
New #fascism is thriving as a result of discontent with the #neoliberal order. Time for a better model that learns from past failures. I’m troubled by the absence of a countervailing narrative that plants a flag in defense of all that is good in democracy,