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Fascism is capitalism plus murder
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"Fascism is capitalism plus murder"

- Upton Sinclair

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This quote by Upton Sinclair is an effective statement about the threats of fascism. It suggests that fascism is a type of commercialism that is defined by violence and murder. This indicates that fascism is a system of economic exploitation that counts on using pressure and also intimidation to preserve its power. It likewise suggests that fascism is a form of oppression that looks for to manage individuals through anxiety and also violence. The quote indicates that fascism is a form of economic exploitation that is rooted in the exploitation of the functioning class and also the reductions of dissent. It is a system that looks for to preserve its power via making use of physical violence and also intimidation. Eventually, this quote acts as a cautioning regarding the risks of fascism and also the need to withstand it.

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Upton Sinclair This quote is written / told by Upton Sinclair between September 20, 1878 and November 25, 1968. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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