Horseshow theory is more about tactics than substance:
Origin: The concept is largely attributed to French writer Jean-Pierre Faye in his 1972 book Thorie du rcit: introduction aux langages totalitaires.
Criticisms and Alternative Perspectives
Ideological Differences: Critics argue that although the tactics may be similar, the core beliefs and goals of the far-left (e.g., communism) and far-right (e.g., fascism) are fundamentally different.
Over-simplification: Some analysts argue that the horseshoe theory oversimplifies complex political dynamics and overlooks the nuances within ideological movements.
Mixed Evidence: While observations of authoritarian behavior often support the theory, it is not universally accepted in political science as a precise model for all political behaviors.
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It's sort of a 'they're all the same', 'both sides do it' diversion from the substance of what the different factions are trying to accomplish.
In our case that would be democracy vs fascism.
Gosh, I'm sure glad the 2024 Democratic Party paid attention to the thousands of nationwide and global anti-war protests demanding an end to the US funding of Israel's genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza to make way for luxury beachside resorts for Israeli oligarch and rabid Settlers.