And the author of this article is tying himself into a pretzel trying to absolve Tolkien of this great shame.

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    4 days ago

    “Tolkein loves fascism”

    Where did I say that?

    Your title is “TIL Tolkien supported fascist Spain”.

    You don’t have to be a super sluth to see what you’re saying between the lines here, saying “well I didn’t say those specific words” doesn’t work with people who have reading comprehension.

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      4 days ago

      He literally cited me as saying that?! I have every right to call that out.

      Besides, everyone agrees that Tolkien supported the nationalists in the Spanish civil war. Saying that “Tolkien loves fascism” is an entirely different topic.

      Devil’s in the details.

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        4 days ago

        Oh please, we know exactly what you’re saying directly as well as implying. Someone summing it up simply doesn’t change the message.

        Unless … The only reason this wouldn’t make sense is if the summary was off…

        Are you saying that Tolkien didn’t love fascism, or are you saying that the nationalists during the Spanish civil war weren’t fascists? Are you glad he liked them?

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          3 days ago

          we know exactly what you’re saying

          If ya’ll know my secret thoughts then tell me what I think bout ya’ll’s MOMMAs!

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            If I had to guess… It’s you dodging the question. I’m just going to assume you liked Spanish nationalists and don’t think they were fascists.

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              I’m just going to assume you liked Spanish nationalists and don’t think they were fascists.

              That’s actually insane of you.