> Nazism and Fascism's brands of ultra rightwing ideology still looms large in part of the world.
Not as distinct from basic impulses we can detect in all periods. These terms we use (rightwing, fascist) are new terms for ancient political dispositions. If I describe someone as imperialist, patriarchal, sexist, antisemitic, and racist, am I more likely to be talking about the Nazis, the Romans, the Egyptians, the Abbasids or the Puritans?
> Nazism and its modern day offshoots are still worshipped by enough people that every mention of people related to Nazism must be peppered with these disclaimers
My understanding of human psychology does not incline me to think this is a remotely successful strategy.
> Not as distinct from basic impulses we can detect in all periods
I disagree. Nazism and Fascism are largely influential today but Caesar isn't.
> My understanding of human psychology does not incline me to think this is a remotely successful strategy.
I cannot vouch for your understanding. I do know Nazism and Fascism must be loudly denounced whenever found. They must not be allowed to fester in the darkness.
Not as distinct from basic impulses we can detect in all periods. These terms we use (rightwing, fascist) are new terms for ancient political dispositions. If I describe someone as imperialist, patriarchal, sexist, antisemitic, and racist, am I more likely to be talking about the Nazis, the Romans, the Egyptians, the Abbasids or the Puritans?
> Nazism and its modern day offshoots are still worshipped by enough people that every mention of people related to Nazism must be peppered with these disclaimers
My understanding of human psychology does not incline me to think this is a remotely successful strategy.