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Re:Umberto Eco: Ur-Fascism (1995) [pdf] by ceilingcorner on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @04:22PM (#26158968)
Absolutely. From my reading, it’s being used to describe everyone from anti-government libertarians to rationalists, to nationalists to people who think religion is an important part of civic society. I’d like to point out the complete absurdity of describing those wanting smaller government as fascists, but alas, here we are.

As I said in another comment, it’s become a byword for “person with right wing opinions that I disagree with.”

Re:Umberto Eco: Ur-Fascism (1995) [pdf] by 13415 on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @05:58PM (#26159882)
You primarily come across as someone who hasn't read Eco's influential essay or doesn't want to talk about it and instead makes up various straw man arguments. Eco describes fascism very well, based on personal experience with it and a deep knowledge of its origins and appearances.