Totally get where you are coming from here- but like… there are two main definitions of fascism- one is a very specific political meaning regarding right wing authoritarianism and nationalism that doesn’t necessarily apply here.
Historically the left wing analog to fascism is authoritarian socialism or communism.
Now- in context to Twitter the biggest complaint seems to be a leftist bent, so the “right wing” part and likely the “nationalism” definition don’t apply.
So the OTHER definition of fascism is where there is a tendency towards or actual application of autocratic and authoritarian control. Now- one can argue that any social media with content regulations that are enforced selectively or otherwise could be considered “authoritarian,” but it is in essence unarguable that when the worlds richest man buys a public company to turn it private so that he can impose his moral or political philosophy via that company on the world- that’s…
… that’s.. well- Elon Musk is known for his authoritarian and autocratic style, which we will have to see if he applies at Twitter but all available information suggests he will. So I mean- the purchase of Twitter by musk can be said to be inherently fascist as well- only now instead of an oligarchy of sorts acting as representatives to share holder interest, there is a singular authority with absolute power who is only really legally required to adhere to proper book keeping and pursue his own interests- which he’s stated is why he bought the company- because he wants to modify it to his own vision of what is “best” for the world. To recap: public company beholden to share holders and public oversight- now private company beholden to the whims of a single man who happens to be rich and a corporate dictator.
Historically the left wing analog to fascism is authoritarian socialism or communism.
Now- in context to Twitter the biggest complaint seems to be a leftist bent, so the “right wing” part and likely the “nationalism” definition don’t apply.
So the OTHER definition of fascism is where there is a tendency towards or actual application of autocratic and authoritarian control. Now- one can argue that any social media with content regulations that are enforced selectively or otherwise could be considered “authoritarian,” but it is in essence unarguable that when the worlds richest man buys a public company to turn it private so that he can impose his moral or political philosophy via that company on the world- that’s…