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Fascism As A Distinct Category
- David Renton argues 'fascists' in his title means a narrow political tradition, not all right-wing figures.
- He says fascism is distinct because of its intrinsic propensity for political violence and suppression.
Violence Is The Defining Feature
- Renton defines fascism as a counter-revolutionary politics that intentionally uses violence to eliminate enemies.
- He contrasts this with politicians like Donald Trump who, despite rhetoric, did not implement systemic lethal repression.
Why Hate Speech Is A Poor Cut-Off
- Renton rejects using 'hate speech' alone to justify no-platforming because it expands uncontrollably.
- He argues the useful line is fascism's will to political violence, not broad hateful expressions.