Just because a fascist might sometimes be capable of being a broken clock, that doesn’t mean one should ever be quoted or given any kind of “credit” for their rare broken-clock take. Yes, context absolutely does matter, and in the case where the context includes fascism, that itself informs us that we should be especially careful the fascist receives no praise or endorsement of any kind. It really is not hard to make sure you never hand it to them.
Just because a fascist might sometimes be capable of being a broken clock, that doesn’t mean one should ever be quoted or given any kind of “credit” for their rare broken-clock take. Yes, context absolutely does matter, and in the case where the context includes fascism, that itself informs us that we should be especially careful the fascist receives no praise or endorsement of any kind. It really is not hard to make sure you never hand it to them.
You do not in fact, have to “hand it to” the broken clock.