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I imagine it would be possible to be a fascist without being a racist. Certainly wouldn't be easy though. the origins of fascism were not based on race whatsoever Let's say we are to define fascism as a political ideology glorifying and concentrating power into the state and its authority figures. To mobilize people to accept that sort of model en masse is generally impossible without aggressive nationalism. It's very difficult to have people buy into that sort of aggressive nationalism without notions of racial supremacy, or at the very least a strong dose of xenophobia. Therefore, while racism might be an integral part of fascism, it's usually part of the model as a means to an end and it's pretty hard to separate the two completely. Of course, we're talking about political ideology on an individual level here and not recipes for regime formation. In that case, I'm assuming you'd be skipping line one and going straight to line two, which makes it even harder to divorce fascism from racism on an individual level.

I imagine it would be possible to be a fascist without being a racist. Certainly wouldn't be easy though.

I mean, seriously, just compare O'Neil's CV at the time of appointment to Di Canio's right now. How does any sane person even imagine that this is a step up.

Funny how the ones who say they don't care about politics usually care the most.

So lets ignore Di Canio's politics (which are disgusting,) and his personality issues (by all accounts a dick and an attention whore) for a moment. Fact remains that even if you do that, he's still a relatively inexperienced manager with no record whatsoever above League 1 level. If he weren't a famous ex-player he would not be getting anywhere near a Premiership club with his CV. This feels like it's from the Paul Ince school of managerial appointments. I don't see how this could ever be considered a smart appointment for Sunderland.

It's like there's some kind of rule that they always have to appoint the least likable manager possible.

We haven't won a derby under Pardew so far have we? Ryan Taylor over the wall

Derby's going to be ridiculous now. "So yeah, the fans will hate you if you lose this. Oh, and it's also a relegation six-pointer. No pressure though."

It's staggering that we're making an operating profit. If you'd asked me a few years ago I would've thought it would be about as unlikely as us making the Champions League.

Could do worse for a Shola replacement.

That Lee Dong-Gook from Boro could still be starting up front for you.

This match really shouldn't change your opinion about Pardew one way or another.

Suicide time

I'm half expecting Raylor to come off the Wigan bench and score this

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

Might as well try hoofing at this point given that the alternative isn't working at all

Just remembered it was Cattermole playing for Wigan who put Beye out for most of the season and indirectly contributed to our relegation

Because our manager hasn't a clue at playing quality football. Wigan always destroying us predates Pardew by about half a decade.

Standing ovation for Mcmanacunthole Sit down you absolute shitbags

Norwegian prison is too good for the cunt.

Jesus Christ, you can hear Haidara's scream on the replay. I want to shoot that cunt and the ref.

Nigel De Jong all over again. Fucking shit.

What's the worst fucking thing you can inflict on a human leg. Given our luck that's probably what it is.

Danny Simpson starting again next week. Fucking unbelievable.

Welcome to all the Benfica fans. While I would've preferred an easier draw, this is one of the good parts of being drawn against one of the big European sides. Just realized the last time I saw this was in 2006 against Fenerbache. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.