This is a great post! Keep them coming. Defining terms in context is important in order to make sure everyone is speaking the same language. Also, this helps prevent manipulation of masses via misinformation. For years, for example, the Republican Party has labeled "leftists" as "communists," which put them in a category with the "America's enemies," Russia and the Soviet Bloc. This still persists today. Even "Bloomy" (my nickname for Mike Bloomberg) who is a "conservative Democrat" gets in on the game by calling Bernie Sanders a "communist." Unfortunately, this works, because generally speaking most people do not understand these terms. With the internet, though, and more freedom of speech, these attacks become less and less effective. I like Jason Barrett Prado's approach to identifying the terms, both historically and contemporarily. If you know the terms and you are confident, you have confidence and self-worth, which will help you fight the battle against those that would manipulate you.
Looking forward to "What is the relationship between liberalism and fascism."
This is a great post! Keep them coming. Defining terms in context is important in order to make sure everyone is speaking the same language. Also, this helps prevent manipulation of masses via misinformation. For years, for example, the Republican Party has labeled "leftists" as "communists," which put them in a category with the "America's enemies," Russia and the Soviet Bloc. This still persists today. Even "Bloomy" (my nickname for Mike Bloomberg) who is a "conservative Democrat" gets in on the game by calling Bernie Sanders a "communist." Unfortunately, this works, because generally speaking most people do not understand these terms. With the internet, though, and more freedom of speech, these attacks become less and less effective. I like Jason Barrett Prado's approach to identifying the terms, both historically and contemporarily. If you know the terms and you are confident, you have confidence and self-worth, which will help you fight the battle against those that would manipulate you.
Looking forward to "What is the relationship between liberalism and fascism."