The Authoritarians

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4 Ways to Reach the Racists, Qanon Quacks, and Critical Race Cowards.

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Jun 29, 2021
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Bob from the comments section (below) asks how my suggestion of engaging with rightist opponents works against “actual Nazis.” 

First of all, this proves Godwin’s Law, that all internet debate is eventually shortcircuited by someone bringing up Hitler or the Nazis. 

I saw an actual Nazi at a Proud Boys protest once—a young guy in a full Wermarcht uniform.…

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