Fascism is capitalism plus murder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fascism is defined here as capitalism combined with violent murder.
- In plain terms
- Fascism equals capitalism plus murder.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic systems can turn violent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define fascism?
- What links economics and violence?
Another view
This definition is a simplification of complex regimes.
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