| − | '''Far-left''' refers to the [[extremism|extreme]] position on the [[Left]] side of the [[political spectrum]] that is [[collectivist]], [[intolerant]], advocates [[big government]] through [[totalitarianism]] (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 [[Socialism|Socialist]], [[Marxism|Marxist]], [[Anarchism|Anarchist]], [[Communism|Communist]], [[Stalinism|Stalinist]], [[Collectivism|Collectivist]], and supportive of [[Big government]]. Those on the far-left often include violence to achieve their aims. |
| | 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. |