Defenders of Democracy
collator.bsky.social
Defenders of Democracy
@collator.bsky.social
Advocates for our governance of, by, and for the people
The Political Economy of Nazi Germany: Fascism vs. Communism in Historical
Perspective

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The Political Economy of Nazi Germany: Fascism vs. Communism in Historical Perspective
Dictatorships with different support structures
open.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fascism, in the guise of Ruscism, is economically supported and fueled by the individuals with the most money. Those with the most wealth and the most power fuel the regime.

See, for example,

Ruscism

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruscism
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.
www.bbc.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM