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But what does fascism even mean tho

n. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
n. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.

That sounds like Antifa.

Sounds plausible, thanks. I think that fascism came first and the definition(s) came later, unlike socialism where the theory came first, so definitions must play catch-up and are at risk of being self-serving.

Today we usually use "fascism" to demonize rather than describe.