Quote by George Orwell

Pacifism is objectively pro-fascist. This is elementary common sense. If you hamper the war effort of one side, you automatically help out that of the other. Nor is there any real way of remaining outside such a war as the present one. In practice, 'he that is not with me is against me'.

Pacifism is objectively pro-fascist. This is elementary comm

Summary

In this quote, the author argues that pacifism, the belief in opposition to war and violence, indirectly supports fascist ideologies. They reason that by impeding one side's war efforts, pacifism inadvertently aids the opposing side. Additionally, the author contends that in a war, there is no neutrality and one's inaction effectively aligns them against a particular side. The quote suggests that supporting peace and staying out of a conflict can inadvertently contribute to the success of oppressive regimes.

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War Pacifism Anti War

By George Orwell

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