Fascism is a left-wing, authoritarian ideology rooted in progressive collectivism, exalting the state over individual liberty, crushing dissent, and enforcing centralized control. It condones political assassination, murder, and violence against those who refuse to conform to their rigid ideology and belief system, rejecting dissent in favor of authoritarian control.
It’s a cousin to communism and socialism, all sharing the same big-government DNA that conservatives reject. Fascism isn’t conservatism, capitalism, or traditional values—it’s a statist power grab that stifles free speech and personal freedom. For example, supporting free markets, limited government, law and order, or Christian principles doesn’t make you a fascist; those are bedrock conservative ideals, and directly oppose authoritarianism.
Fascist Regimes are historically responsible for 28 million deaths and Communist-Socialist regimes are historically responsible for 148 million deaths with an additional 2 billion cumulatively suffering extreme poverty and 100 million dying of starvation.
Our kids have been lied to and it’s time we set the record straight!
Fascists vs. Charlie Kirk’s Free Speech Fight
Fascist governments and movements thrive on a dangerous mix of authoritarian control that smothers individual freedoms and elevates the state or collective movement as the ultimate authority, fundamentally clashing with the conservative principles of personal liberty and open debate championed by free speech warriors like Charlie Kirk.
These regimes often demand absolute loyalty through a cult of personality, portraying leaders as a near-mythical heroes (like Messiah Obama) who alone can save the nation—take Adolf Hitler, who was deified in Nazi Germany as an infallible savior, his image plastered everywhere while he crushed any hint of independent thought. In stark contrast, Kirk dedicated his life to empowering everyday people, especially youth, through his "change-my-mind" campus events, where he invited tough debates on everything from gun rights to socialism, insisting that "free speech means being willing to engage in good faith debates to find agreement where we can and clarity on where we still disagree."
Fascist systems crush free speech by banning open discussion, seizing control of newspapers, TV, social media, and even private conversations to silence critics. Up to 95% of all media is run by left-leaning entities-that’s not free speech.
Kirk stated that "free speech is the bedrock of a free society" and warned that without it, "you get fascism or communism—both crush the individual to control the narrative." Fascist traits are rooted in oppressive collectivism and stand in direct opposition to Kirk's fight for limited government, individual empowerment, and the American birthright of debate, where ideas clash without fear of reprisal.
These traits tie fascism to its leftist kin—communism and socialism—where the state or movement reigns supreme.
In a September 2025 tweet, Kirk wrote, “We talk, we debate, we vote—that’s how we keep America free. Silence breeds resentment, and resentment breeds chaos.”
The Absurd Leftist Feud
The so-called war between fascists, communists, and socialists is a farce, as all three are progressive, collectivist ideologies fighting over who controls the state’s boot on the people’s neck. From Stalin’s purges to Hitler’s camps, these systems differ in rhetoric but share the same goal: centralized power over individuals. Conservatives, who champion personal liberty and limited government, stand apart, opposing all forms of this statist madness. Leftists fighting for Democratic Socialism and Communism attack law and order conservatives with absurd labels for useful propaganda theatrics to deceive their blind, ignorant loyalists, pretending Fascism is a rightwing phenomenon while using fascists tactics to advance their cause.
Charlie Kirk: An Anti-Fascist Devotee
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was a fierce anti-fascist, anti-communist, and anti-socialist was politically assassinated by a deluded young man who believed the leftist propaganda and extreme rhetoric that mislabeled Charlie for over 13 years. Now jailed, the attacker believes he was saving the world by murdering someone who held a different world view thanks to leftist lies.
A Conservative Stand for Clarity
The Left’s reckless misuse of “fascist” as a slur against conservatives like Kirk fuels division and violence. Fascism, communism, and socialism are cut from the same progressive cloth, antithetical to the capitalist, liberty-driven vision of conservatives. We must reject this toxic rhetoric, develop the moral courage to debate ideas without murder, and trust our democratic process to resolve differences.
Free Speech as a Defense Against Tyranny
Kirk frequently emphasized that free speech is a God-given right critical to resisting authoritarianism, including fascist-style regimes that silence dissent. In a 2023 podcast episode, he stated, “Free speech is the bedrock of a free society. Without it, you get fascism or communism—both crush the individual to control the narrative.” He argued that fascists, like communists, rely on censorship to maintain power, while free speech empowers individuals to challenge lies and preserve liberty.
Debate Over Force
Kirk’s “change-my-mind” campus events exemplified his belief that open dialogue is the antidote to ideological extremism. In a 2024 speech at Liberty University, he said, “The answer to bad ideas is better arguments, not silencing your opponents. Fascists shut down speech; conservatives amplify it.” He contrasted this with fascist tactics, like Mussolini’s or Hitler’s suppression of press and protest, arguing that free speech allows truth to emerge through reason, not coercion.
Criticism of Leftist Censorship
Kirk often called out the Left for what he saw as fascist-like censorship, particularly on college campuses and social media. In a September 4, 2025, tweet, he wrote, “The Left wants to censor speech they don’t like, calling it ‘hate.’ That’s the real fascism—shutting down debate to control you. Free speech is our weapon against their tyranny.” He linked this to his broader fight against “woke-ism,” which he viewed as a progressive push to stifle dissent, akin to fascist propaganda machines.
Free Speech Prevents Violence
Kirk believed that open dialogue prevents the resentment that fuels violence, a stark contrast to fascist glorification of force. In a September 2025 interview he said, “When you stop talking, you start fighting. Free speech is how we avoid the chaos fascists thrive on.” He argued that suppressing speech, as fascists do, breeds division, whereas open debate resolves conflicts democratically.
Empowering Youth Through Free Speech
Kirk’s mission with Turning Point USA was to encourage young people to speak boldly against socialist and progressive ideologies. In a 2024 debate, he noted, “Sixty percent of college kids say they like socialism, but seventy percent want lower taxes and less government. They’re confused because no one lets them hear the truth. Free speech cuts through the noise.” Unlike fascist regimes that indoctrinate youth, Kirk fought for open forums to clarify conservative values.
Conclusion
The Democrat Party, once guided by the spirit of Classical Liberalism embodied by leaders like John F. Kennedy, has strayed far from its noble roots. Classical liberalism, born out of the Enlightenment, upheld the sanctity of the individual, the inherent natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and a limited government designed only to secure these rights while ensuring equal justice under the rule of law. It championed free markets, personal responsibility, and toleration—principles that once aligned closely with classical conservatism and served as the backbone of American freedom and prosperity.
Today, however, the Democrat Party has abandoned these timeless ideals, exchanging liberty for control, capitalism for socialism, and tolerance for authoritarian “progressivism.” In place of JFK’s vision of self-reliance and national strength, Democrats now peddle a destructive ideology rooted in Marxism, collectivism, and government dependency, enforced through censorship, coercion, and cultural intimidation. The party and voters must now reckon with whether it will return to the principles that once made it a defender of freedom or continue its descent into immorality and tyranny, dragging the nation with it.
Let’s pray our nation is at a Turning Point and will live up to Charlie Kirk’s legacy of faith and freedom, of life and liberty, of courage and sacrifice.
Reach out to the young people around you in the days ahead and ask them “what is a fascist?” and set the record straight before more lives are stolen or destroyed by Leftist lies.
The bottom line is that there is no relationship between America’s conservative right or hard right and fascism, socialism, communism, and progressivism which all dwell on the other side of the coin. It was the Left that silenced, deplatformed, debanked, blacklisted, censured, shadow banned, IRS and FBI targeted, and falsely imprisoned conservatives, weaponizing all government agencies, 95% of all media and social media. It’s the Left that unlawfully changed election procedures under the name of emergency pandemic orders. Whether in Europe or America, fascism is a phenomenon that only exists on the Left.
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist ideology that prioritizes the nation above the individual. It features a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, and suppression of opposition. Fascism rejects democracy, socialism, and liberalism, advocating strong state control and regimentation of society and the economy. It often uses violence to maintain national unity and purity and promotes exclusionary nationalism, sometimes accompanied by racism. Fascism emerged in early 20th-century Europe as a reaction against socialism and liberalism, emphasizing hierarchy, order, and national strength rather than progressive collectivism.