Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TV Chat

Abolishinist

(2,767 posts)

6. Eco's '14 points' are nothing but vague generalizations

Reply to MrWowWow (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 09:33 PM

Sep 17

that apply as much to authoritarianism, nationalism, or radical politics in general as to fascism specifically.

Rhetorically powerful but analytically weak.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live off the Air [View all] LessAspin Sep 17 OP

The 14 Defining Traits of Fascism-We Are Now There MrWowWow Sep 17 #1

Yup! All true. Nice list thanx for posting. Botany Sep 17 #3

Eco's '14 points' are nothing but vague generalizations Abolishinist Sep 17 #6

He knew it was coming.... Lovie777 Sep 17 #2

Back in the USSR LessAspin Sep 17 #4

Cancel Disney+ LessAspin Sep 17 #5

Kimmel Staff and Guests Shocked by Sudden Cancellation LessAspin Sep 18 #7