Meaning of scratch a liberal and you'll find a fascist | Babel Free

Definitions

People who identify as liberals (usually rather than leftists) are not uncomfortable with fascist beliefs.

derogatory

Examples

“Scratch a liberal and you'll find a fascist, they say - this book does just that, not only with the author but with the Rt. Hon. Joe Grimond M.P. who provided the introduction to the book.”

“I have a friend in the poverty movement named Larry Carter Center. He always had this saying, "scratch a liberal and you'll find a fascist." I believe he's got a valid point. The limousine liberals who *are* in a position for lending a hand-up to those struggling with deep poverty are precisely the ones who chop us off at the knees.”

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