Were Nazis Right or Left?

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics - A podcast by Bruce Carlson

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it's complicated, but evidence weighs on the right. Though we caution- Godwin's rule should apply and smart debaters shouldn't reverse and call right wingers Nazis. On one hand 'socialism' is in the party name, which pre-dates Hitler's involvement. On the other hand, they associated with right wing parties and killed those of left-wing parties.  Communists, the ultimate left was always and forever their targets. Only Nazis, or neo-nazis should be called by that name.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices