- cross-posted to:
- breadtube@lemmy.ml
- chapotraphouse
- cross-posted to:
- breadtube@lemmy.ml
- chapotraphouse
Should isn't even really the question, since could leftists "convert" nazis is already a no
Real chuds are lost. The other who simply have a phase might grow out of it as long as we keep putting publicly accessible resources that don't have to cater specifically to them
I think if we spin it as a cult/a mental illness we could offer some empathetic support to people trying to escape. But yeah, other than that--and those types of people, a minority, will look for escape either way--we shouldn't cater to them, agreed.
Maybe, but there's a reason groups like that try to present mental illness as a weakness and personal failing. They don't want their members to develop empathy, even for themselves.
Short answer is no. The longer answer is that focusing on any niche political group is fundamentally misguided. It's important to remember that the majority of people hold mainstream political views, often without deeply considered convictions. This is largely due to the fact that they've grown up with these beliefs and haven't had cause to critically evaluate them. However, as economic conditions worsen and people become increasingly disillusioned with mainstream politics, they may be more open to considering alternative ideologies like communism.
Therefore, rather than focusing on a group that already holds a hostile ideology, it's more effective for communists to target those who are open to new ideas and perspectives. While it may seem beneficial to try and deprogram nazis, it's ultimately misguided and unlikely to produce desired results. Instead, the focus should be on those who are disillusioned with mainstream politics and open to considering new ideas - a group that's far more likely to be receptive to communist ideology.
Those who wish to spend time "de-programming" Nazis can. I actually know a former Nazi who's been through a de-programming course and is no longer a Nazi. But you won't see me wasting time on that.
I found a YouTube link in your post. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: