Home Creators Posts Import Register Favorites Logout

Content

There was no getting around it. At some point in the series we needed to define fascism. I worry this is going to piss some people off, because you can't discuss fascism in the current political climate without pointing some fingers.

This will go public on Thursday morning. Not even a rough cut this time! This is the whole shebang.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to pass out. <3

-I

Files

Endnote 2: White Fascism

Comments

AV

I personally really appreciate this one, because I also grew up not really knowing 'what fascism was', particularly since I grew up in a right wing family where it wasn't even used as an insult. When it started to become a regular concern in the last few years I've done everything from look up the dictionary definition, to googling what is fascism, to watching youtube videos, and while I've learned a lot about nazis in that time this has been the best and clearest breakdown of it as an ideology I've found. Thanks.

Pavol Vaskovic

Great work Ian! Meticulously argued point-by-point explanation of why Trumpism is for all intents and purposes a modern fascist movement. As the recent single frame reference correctly labeling Trump as fascist in JustWrite’s most recent video shows, the fascists wouldn’t be able to resist and will reveal themselves in the comment section. Is there any way we can help you moderate the upcoming shitshow?

Natasha

It says it’s currently unavailable? I’m in the UK. Has it been blocked?

TalysAlankil

Sort of surprised you didn't mention Ur-Fascism at any point. Was that intentional? Is there some flaw in the essay in your opinion, or did you just not feel the need to quote it? This isn't an attack mind you I feel like your essay is extremely well-made and doesn't really *need* it. I'm just curious.

Ryan Aston

Absolutely essential viewing, like always. Your work should be taught in school.

Packbat (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-17 06:00 Small typo note: at 14:33, the slide says "it can be endless redefined" instead of "endlessly redefined"
2018-11-28 11:50

The Packbats

Also, you describe the "whiteness was invented to justify violent oppression" ideology well.

KSCHatch

So good. Love it. Another gem.

upchuckles

I think you'll be dinged by pedants on your claim that Irish and Italian Americans were not always considered white. It's one of those claims that is true from a certain point of view and a certain context "Who was denied access to white privilege?" and "Who was considered THEM by fascists?" can both be answered with "Italians/Irish/Jews" for various points in US history. But legally speaking? Technically? They could send their kids to an all-white school. Just something you might want to make a note of somewhere.