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'''Far-left''' refers to the [[extremism|extreme]] position on the [[Left]] side of the [[political spectrum]] that is [[collectivist]], [[intolerant]], advocates [[big government]] through [[authoritarianism]] (although in some cases, far-leftists also advocate complete [[anarchy]]), [[fascism]], [[totalitarianism]], [[single party]] advocacy, and [[anti-democratic]] ideals. It is represented through movements such [[Progressivism]], [[Marxism]], and [[Democratic Socialism]].

'''Far-left''' refers to the [[extremism|extreme]] position on the [[Left]] side of the [[political spectrum]] that is [[collectivist]], [[intolerant]], advocates [[big government]] through [[authoritarianism]] (although in some cases, far-leftists also advocate complete [[anarchy]]), [[fascism]], [[totalitarianism]], [[single party]] advocacy, and [[anti-democratic]] ideals. It is represented through movements such [[Progressivism]], [[Marxism]], and [[Democratic Socialism]].

Far leftist groups often adopt names that are [[oxymoron]]ic and contradictory, such as [[National Socialism]], [[Antifascist]], or Democratic Socialism.

Far-leftist groups often adopt names that are [[oxymoron]]ic and contradictory, such as [[National Socialism]], [[Antifascist]], or Democratic Socialism.

==Internecine warfare==

==Internecine warfare==

The far left is noted for internecine war.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/liberalisms-failure-and-internecine-conflict-1503088320</ref> Due to  its anti-democratic, [[technocrat]]ic and [[elitist]] ideals, competition within the far left to claim the mantle as the [[Revolutionary vanguard|vanguard of the revolutionary elite]] leads them to label each other, and anyone who opposes their singular group, as "[[fascist]]" or "[[right wing]]."<ref>[http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/schlesinger-notrightleft.html Not Right, Not Left, But a Vital Center], [[Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.]], ''New York Times Magazine'', April 4, 1948.</ref>

The far-left is noted for internecine war.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/liberalisms-failure-and-internecine-conflict-1503088320</ref> Due to  its anti-democratic, [[technocrat]]ic and [[elitist]] ideals, competition within the far left to claim the mantle as the [[Revolutionary vanguard|vanguard of the revolutionary elite]] leads them to label each other, and anyone who opposes their singular group, as "[[fascist]]" or "[[right wing]]."<ref>[http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/schlesinger-notrightleft.html Not Right, Not Left, But a Vital Center], [[Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.]], ''New York Times Magazine'', April 4, 1948.</ref>

Sectarian disputes are common among far leftist groups. Usually the larger group will claim the label as preeminent among [[leftist]]s; when competing groups move right-ward toward the [[center]] in search of [[moderate]]s, they are labeled [[Nazi]], fascist, and [[racist]] by the dominant far left group. This has the chilling effect of driving members out of competing groups, and a dampening effect on new recruits. The hope is to enlarge the base of the dominant group.<ref>[https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2017/10/16/liberal_intolerance.html How 'Liberal' Became 'Not Far-Left Enough']</ref>

Sectarian disputes are common among far-leftist groups. Usually the larger group will claim the label as preeminent among [[leftist]]s; when competing groups move right-ward toward the [[center]] in search of [[moderate]]s, they are labeled [[Nazi]], fascist, and [[racist]] by the dominant far left group. This has the chilling effect of driving members out of competing groups, and a dampening effect on new recruits. The hope is to enlarge the base of the dominant group.<ref>[https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2017/10/16/liberal_intolerance.html How 'Liberal' Became 'Not Far-Left Enough']</ref>

This is not to say they are incapable of forging [[coalition]]s, which they often do, sometimes among disparate groups with absurd sounding names - Environmentalists Against the War, or [[Act Now to Stop War and End Racism]] (A.N.S.W.E.R.). ANSWER is one of the most dangerous and despicable racist organizations in the United States, known for its violent and [[anarchist]] elements.<ref>[https://www.adl.org/news/press-releases/news-ranking-the-top-10-anti-israel-groups-in-2013-adl Anti-Defamation League: Top 10 List]</ref>

This is not to say they are incapable of forging [[coalition]]s, which they often do, sometimes among disparate groups with absurd-sounding names – Environmentalists Against the War, or [[Act Now to Stop War and End Racism]] (A.N.S.W.E.R.). ANSWER is one of the most dangerous and despicable racist organizations in the United States, known for its violent and [[anarchist]] elements.<ref>[https://www.adl.org/news/press-releases/news-ranking-the-top-10-anti-israel-groups-in-2013-adl Anti-Defamation League: Top 10 List]</ref>

Forming these groups, and forging these alliances, is what the job of an "organizer" is.

Forming these groups, and forging these alliances, is what the job of an "organizer" is.

Far leftists oppose [[free speech]], [[gun rights]], [[freedom of religion]], fair elections and [[sovereignty]]. Fundamentally, they oppose [[democracy]] and [[human rights]].

Far leftists oppose [[free speech]], [[gun rights]], [[freedom of religion]], fair elections and [[sovereignty]]. Fundamentally, they oppose [[democracy]] and [[human rights]].

While far left language and [[rhetoric]] is deceptively couched in terms such as "democracy," "human rights," "[[equality]]," etc., using [[Marxist dialectics]], words, ideas, historical eras, [[philosophical]] concepts, and broad world views are twisted to mean whatever they want them to mean, to serve the immediate purpose of the self-appointed elites - which is to obtain power for themselves and destroy their enemies, both real and imagined.  

While far left language and [[rhetoric]] is deceptively couched in terms such as "democracy," "human rights," "[[equality]]," etc., using [[Marxist dialectics]], words, ideas, historical eras, [[philosophical]] concepts, and broad worldviews are twisted to mean whatever they want them to mean, to serve the immediate purpose of the self-appointed elites - which is to obtain power for themselves and destroy their enemies, both real and imagined.  

Far leftists tend to think of themselves as "intellectual" and "[[enlightened]]," and above the fray of ordinary [[political]] discussion, [[negotiation]], and compromise. They approach their non-democratic task to "save humanity" from itself by promoting themselves as technocrats, [[bureaucrat]]s, [[community organizing|organizers]], agitators, [[activist]]s and elites with missionary [[zeal]].

Far leftists tend to think of themselves as "intellectual" and "[[enlightened]]," and above the fray of ordinary [[political]] discussion, [[negotiation]], and compromise. They approach their non-democratic task to "save humanity" from itself by promoting themselves as technocrats, [[bureaucrat]]s, [[community organizing|organizers]], agitators, [[activist]]s and elites with missionary [[zeal]].

==Motivation==

==Motivation==

[[Envy]] is perhaps the driving motivation behind far left ideology, envy of persons or institutions which have obtained social status and political power by merit or inheritance. They posess a [[You didn't build that|desire for other people's wealth]] coupled with a lust for power. Far leftists consider the only thing resembling [[justice]] on this [[Earth]] is having themselves in power, not through fair elections, but by deception or [[violence]].

[[Envy]] is perhaps the driving motivation behind far left ideology, envy of persons or institutions which have obtained social status and political power by merit or inheritance. They possess a [[You didn't build that|desire for other people's wealth]] coupled with a lust for power. Far leftists consider the only thing resembling [[justice]] on this [[Earth]] is having themselves in power, not through fair elections, but by deception or [[violence]].

Democracy and popular [[consensus]] is not part of far left ideology (barring [[Mobocracy]] and mob rule). Among [[Democratic Socialist]]s, for example, the core value is said to be, to develop a consensus among themselves how to govern [[society]]. However this principle is subject to change with the next historical whim or crisis.

Democracy and popular [[consensus]] is not part of far left ideology (barring [[Mobocracy]] and mob rule). Among [[Democratic Socialist]]s, for example, the core value is said to be, to develop a consensus among themselves how to govern [[society]]. However, this principle is subject to change with the next historical whim or crisis.

==Immanent critique and political correctness==

==Immanent critique and political correctness==