Correct and an important distinction generally. But in the given context, what difference does it make? Would we ban a NS-Nazi, but not a Mussolini-fascist? In the brevity of the comment which started this chain, I think “Nazi shit” referred to both. Since both has no place, and both are very similar to each other for all intents and purposes of Lemmy moderation.
Yes, we could simply use the correct term and oppose ‘fascists’, but internationally, both terms are practically synonyms.
snooggums@kbin.social 1 year ago
Nazi is the Kleenex of fascism. You aree literally correct, but in practice people generally know it means fascist and not literally a specific political party because 99% of the time it is close enough.
phillaholic@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Pretty much spot on, and if you’re dabbling in anything “tissue” related when it comes to fascism, I don’t give a shit if someone else is a little worse than you. You can all shove it.
barsoap@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Tempo, not Kleenex. The Klan is Kleenex.