• BanMeFromPosting [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    2 months ago

    Big fan of the second citation. “See here’s a guy saying the thing I’m saying! In a book!”
    Like it’s not pointing to policy or even any specific part of ideology, just a vague gesture towards a vibe of what Hitler wanted to do. And the quote is presenting a terrible argument.
    Following that reasoning you could say every political ideology was socialism, because every ideology wants to create a coherent and successful state full of content and productive citizens living in some idealised community.
    “Friedman was basically Marx, because they both shared the same ultimate goal - A harmonious state where wealth was shared equitably and efficiently.”