If OP is from the US, it's not surprising. There are many people who seem reasonable on the outside but who have a gut reaction of "FUCK COMMIES" or "KILL ALL THE COMMIES" that bubble up from seemingly nowhere. 10/10 know nothing about communism besides US anti-communist propaganda.
I'm sure you can guess how they react when Fascism is mentioned.
If OP is from the US, it's not surprising. There are many people who seem reasonable on the outside but who have a gut reaction of "FUCK COMMIES" or "KILL ALL THE COMMIES" that bubble up from seemingly nowhere. 10/10 know nothing about communism besides US anti-communist propaganda.
I'm sure you can guess how they react when Fascism is mentioned.