Difference between revisions of "Far-left"
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Far leftist groups often adopt names that are [[oxymoron]]ic and contradictory, such as [[National Socialism]], [[Antifascist]], or Democratic Socialism. | Far leftist groups often adopt names that are [[oxymoron]]ic and contradictory, such as [[National Socialism]], [[Antifascist]], or Democratic Socialism. | ||
| − | The far left is noted for internecine war. Due to its anti-democratic, [[technocrat]] and [[elitist]] ideals, competition within the far left to claim the mantle of the [[vanguard of revolution]]ary | + | The far left is noted for internecine war. Due to its anti-democratic, [[technocrat]] and [[elitist]] ideals, competition within the far left to claim the mantle of the [[vanguard of revolution]]ary elite leads them to label each other, and anyone who opposes their group, as [[fascist]] or [[right wing]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 00:13, November 15, 2018
Far-left refers to the extreme position on the Left side of the political spectrum that is collectivist, intolerant, advocates big government through authoritarianism, fascism, totalitarianism, single party advocacy, and anti-democratic ideals. It is represented through movements such Progressivism, Marxism, and Democratic Socialism.
Far leftist groups often adopt names that are oxymoronic and contradictory, such as National Socialism, Antifascist, or Democratic Socialism.
The far left is noted for internecine war. Due to its anti-democratic, technocrat and elitist ideals, competition within the far left to claim the mantle of the vanguard of revolutionary elite leads them to label each other, and anyone who opposes their group, as fascist or right wing.
