Fascism's legacy: Liberalism

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: January 10, 2008| Author: DANIEL PIPES | Copyright information


Jerusalem Post

01-10-2008

Headline: Fascism's legacy: Liberalism
Byline: DANIEL PIPES
Edition; Daily
Section: Opinion
Page: 16

Thursday, January 10, 2008 -- Liberal fascism sounds like an oxymoron - or a term for conservatives to insult liberals. Actually, it was coined by a socialist writer, none other than the respected and influential left-winger H.G. Wells , who in 1931 called on fellow progressives to become "liberal fascists" and "enlighte...

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