"In a related but more general sense, it is precisely the aim of fascistic groups to shift the basis of civic dialog, space and politics from law to violence. To put it another way, they are trying to shift the basis of society and power from law, voting, equality to force, violence and the domination of the most powerful. And in this case we mean power as expressed by the superior ability to wield violence. Once we've moved from one to the other, fascists have to a significant degree already won. The Nazis and white supremacists are literally trying to create a 'both sides' situation."
Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo asks, "Should We Be Punching Nazis?"
Monday, August 28, 2017
"We Should Not Help Them"
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