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Let’s Pick Teams: The Fascist Nazis vs. the Democratic Socialists. Which Team Are You Playing On?

We’re being asked to pick between two extremes: the Fascist Nazis or the Democratic Socialists. Now, before anyone starts shouting, let’s unpack what’s really at stake.

Libby Winkler
5 min readSep 23, 2024
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Let’s Pick Teams: The Fascist Nazis vs. the Democratic Socialists. Which Team Are You Playing On?

In today’s political landscape, the lines are drawn so sharply that it feels like we’re constantly being asked to pick sides.

But this isn’t a friendly game of kickball.

We’re being asked to pick between two extremes: the Fascist Nazis or the Democratic Socialists.

Now, before anyone starts shouting, let’s unpack what’s really at stake.

The Extremes of Modern Politics

American politics in 2024 has evolved — or devolved, depending on your perspective — into an era of extremes.

The Republican Party, once home to fiscal conservatives and traditionalists, has taken a hard-right turn, flirting dangerously close to authoritarian ideologies. The emergence…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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