Kicked out...again

If there was a world record for being kicked out of so-called "progressive" and "socialist" groups for non-trolls, I'd be a lock.

I was just banned from Reddit's socialism subreddit for "equating antifa with fascists". It really does seem that my opinions are either intolerable or threatening to every single political discussion group that I've been part of. I can't help but wonder why.

And I really hate being banned. Any time some authority figure tries to shut me up, I'm instantly filled with rage. I handle that better now, but I still won't stay in a group that silences me.

In this case, my crime was pointing out that many antifa members seem to be inspired by the same fascistic urges that they despise in their opponents. They want to silence them, and many seem positively eager to engage in preemptive violence.

I have no objection to self defense. But that's not what these people are advocating. Time and again, I have seen them claim that merely holding and advocating for an opinion that they disagree with is equivalent to a physical attack on themselves. That is fascism, or at least a critical element of fascism.

That a so-called socialism group has an official policy of banning people who point out the simple truth is simply incomprehensible. So once again, I find myself here. This is the one place where I can safely express my opinions, simply because no one ever reads this blog. I can say anything I want, because I might as well be whispering into a deep hole on an outer Jovian moon.

I know I'm not the only one who sees things this way. It's horrifying that so many people believe that they are enlightened, when they are in fact just as fascistic as those they claim to oppose. The hypocrisy and ignoranceiis sickening.

I sure wish I could find some fellow travelers!