Some writers stress the "irrational" features of fascism. By doing so, they overlook the rational politico-economic functions that fascism performed.… - Michael Parenti

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Some writers stress the "irrational" features of fascism. By doing so, they overlook the rational politico-economic functions that fascism performed. Much of politics is the rational manipulation of irrational symbols. Certainly, this is true of fascist ideology, whose emotive appeals have served a class-control function.

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About Michael Parenti

Michael Parenti (born 30 September 1933) is an American political scientist, historian and media critic.

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Native Name: Michael John Parenti

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Throughout history, in the name of “liberty,” owning classes have opposed political leaders who have sought a more equitable distribution and use of wealth. And in the name of “stability” and “public safety,” they have repeatedly surrendered some of their own power to autocratic leaders dedicated to preserving the privileged socioeconomic order.

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