15-Minute History Pop Quiz | Communism vs. Fascism (Repost)
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Jan 8, 2026 Dive into the contrasts of communism and fascism! Discover Marx's vision of equality and the variations seen in Soviet and Chinese models. Explore examples like the Paris Commune and learn about the key role of state in fascism, marked by its ties to big business and militarism. Unpack the authoritarian traits shared by both ideologies, while debating what makes Nazism distinct. Tune in for a thought-provoking comparison that will have you questioning the power dynamics in both systems!
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Communism Seeks To Eliminate Class Conflict
- Communism aims to abolish private property to end class conflict and create a utopia.
- John Streeter notes implementation shapes outcomes and it never makes people equally rich.
Paris Commune As An Early Experiment
- The 1871 Paris Commune showed an early, short-lived experiment in Marxism focused on seizing property during wartime.
- John Streeter says it failed to become a true example of communism and was more about immediate seizure than ideology.
Marxism-Leninism Centralized Communist Power
- Marxism-Leninism mutated communism into centralized rule where many wills subordinate to one.
- Streeter identifies this as the first major real mutation of communism in Russia, spawning further variants.
