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[–] Uncle_Tractor 1 point 17 points (+18|-1) ago 

What makes hitler a leftist? That aside, the important thing those three have in common is not leftism but authoritarianism. It's the authoritarians who kill people, not liberals. (no, progressives are not liberals)

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[–] Porphyrogennetos 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

Nothing makes Hitler a leftist. It's a complete misnomer.

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[–] IAmYourDad 4 points 20 points (+24|-4) ago 

The Nazis are Fascist, which is the exact opposite of Socialist.

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[–] curomo 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

Fascism and socialism are apples and oranges. Fascism is a means, socialism is an ends or rather a goal.

The "national socialists" or Nazi party should serve as a reminder that fascism may (and is likely) come into society under a banner of good intentions or populist policies.

This is why eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.