The Fascism of the Left

Since I am taking a 20th Century European History class this semester, the discussion inevitably turns, at some point, to Fascism. This is a book I just purchased: Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg. I have not had a chance to read it yet, but plan to at some point. (There are numerous books that I own that "I plan to read some time.") This book came up in our discussion because our professor showed us part of Goldberg's appearance on C-SPAN's Book TV.

Goldberg is probably a better author than speaker, but from what he said I think the book will be very good.

From what he said in the talk, I agree with his point of view. I have never been comfortable with Fascism and National Socialism (Nazism) being put on the Right Wing of politics. There is nothing right wing about either of them. They were dedicated enemies of capitalism and freedom. They have much more in common with communism than classic liberalism. Notice the name of the Nazis: National SOCIALISTS. The only real difference between the Nazis and the Communists is the fact that the Commies were international in scope, while the Nazis and Fascists were localized. Add to that the fact that the Nazis lost World War II. The losers never write the history of a war. The Nazis are seen in a worse light than the Communists. Let us remember this: more people have been killed in the name of communism than fascism. Both are evil scourges.