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Far-right wins first round in France election, run-off horsetrading begins (www.channelnewsasia.com)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Two years ago I said: independent of the war with Russia, Europe will fall into fascism one way or another. Everything I said has come true.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Late stage capitalism ultimately devolved into fascism, so I agree that the direction of travel would've been the same. The war simply acted as a catalyst that accelerated the process.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Sure, I can agree with that. Covid had a similar effect.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

yup