There is this strange perception that fascism, or any totalitarianism, happens after some dramatic disruptive event, an 'armed coup' born out and perpetrated by some fringe extremists. The March on Rome, it's the classic example you would find on Italian history books.
This narrative, that is very happily embraced by all powers, as it helps avoiding liability and accountability, is very dangerous, and presents a distorted reality.
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