Debunking the Myth: National Socialism Was a Leftist Ideology

There’s a persistent narrative pushed by some—particularly Marxist Keynesians and ill-informed YouTubers—that National Socialism under Adolf Hitler was a right-wing movement. They couldn’t be more wrong. The facts about Hitler’s regime in National Socialist Germany reveal a system steeped in leftist principles, far from the right-wing caricature often painted. Let’s dive into the evidence and set the record straight.

A Welfare State for Aryans
At the heart of Hitler’s Germany was a welfare state designed exclusively for those deemed "Aryan." This wasn’t some free-market paradise; it was a tightly controlled, centralized system that screams leftist ideology. The Nazi German welfare state operated as a closed economy with the government dictating nearly every aspect of life. Food distribution? Centralized. Prices and wages? Controlled. Rent? Regulated. Add to that a progressive taxation system, deficit spending, child support, household subsidies, and a social health service, and you’ve got a laundry list of policies that sit squarely on the left of the political spectrum. These aren’t the hallmarks of right-wing governance—they’re the bread and butter of leftist economic control.

The German Labour Front: A Nationalized Syndicate
Take a look at the German Labour Front (DAF), a mandatory organization for every employee and employer in National Socialist Germany. Some might call it a trade union, but it functioned more like a state-run crime syndicate. Private ownership of businesses? Forget it. The state directed everything, and the DAF ensured compliance. Nationalizing labor and stripping individuals of economic autonomy isn’t a right-wing move—it’s a classic leftist play, aligning with the idea that the state should dominate over individual enterprise. The National Socialists didn’t just flirt with this concept; they embraced it fully.

Wealth Redistribution and Subsidies
Then there’s the wealth redistribution—another cornerstone of leftist policy. Through the National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization (NSV), Hitler’s regime funneled resources to the poor, supported pregnant women, and provided for youth programs. They took from the rich and gave to those they deemed worthy, all while subsidizing essentials like coal and food to keep prices low for the masses. This wasn’t a system built on rugged individualism or market freedom; it was a deliberate effort to level economic disparities under state control, a hallmark of leftist ideology.

Why the Confusion?
So why do some insist on pinning National Socialism to the far right? It beats me. The evidence is clear: Hitler’s policies—from the welfare state to labor nationalization to wealth redistribution—align with leftist principles, not right-wing ones. Those who claim otherwise either don’t know the history or choose to ignore it. National Socialism wasn’t about limited government or free markets; it was about state domination and social engineering, dressed up in a racial ideology that distracts from its economic foundations.

In short, the facts don’t lie. National Socialism under Hitler was a far-left system, no matter what the talking heads on YouTube or the Marxist Keynesians might say. It’s time to stop letting ideological agendas rewrite history and start looking at what actually happened.

Source: https://x.com/TaninRotzach/status/1901899198649250279?t=oyV0bkgbp3TG3suSLJlcwQ&s=19