true but Leftist is a derogatory term for statists.
Leftists kill and have a history of killing. Let that not be forgotten and use it to push them out. They are fascists also.
Thus fascist leftist is a good descriptor of the folks we are talking about.
True, I like calling them names, like commie, pinko, and leftist.
But we get more mileage by calling them names that expose their true crimes. They lie, cheat, divide and steal to interfere with honest free people trying to make a living. They lie, cheat, divide and steal to amass power and make laws that interfere with honest free people trying to defend themselves and protect their loved ones. Calling them “leftist” or “progressive” doesn’t expose anything.