Subject: Re: STOP ENGAGING WITH FASCISTS
...but they're not necessarily (or self-evidently) "fascist."

Sure. We can learn from history. Most Germans were "fascist", but something in the fascist message resonated with them, and ~33% voted for them (which was enough in their parliamentary system). I think very few actually supported extermination.

BTW, I agree with you. If you stick your head in the sand, the fascists don't magically go away. You have to engage them. Even if you don't convince them (which is rare), someone else hearing/seeing that conversation might be swayed. And, as you say, it benefits your understanding. As long as they're civil, I'm willing to discuss with them. It can be infuriating sometimes. I'm sure they feel the same sometimes.