The Confessions of a 'premature Anti-Fascist'

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The article discusses the story of a 'premature anti-fascist' who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for opposing fascism before it was widely recognized as a threat, highlighting the complexities of political ideology and historical context.

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drweevil

3 months ago

I too have Spain to thank for being a 'Premature Anti-Fascist'. My mother lived through that war as a teen girl. She lost her father, an uncle, and a brother to Franco, all retribution after the war ended. I've no time for fascists whining about their 1A rights. They don't mean well.

Thanks jdblair for posting this.

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