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Sure, that might be true of individuals but that phrase, or at least variants of it (ie. "The Social Democrats are The Left-Wing of Fascism"), have existed since the rise of the Nazis.
The idea being that liberal institutions will sooner do the work of fascism by punching left, rather than making common cause to fight fascism. And this meme isn't helping that perception by punching left.
Phrases existing does not mean there is truth, just that there is an aspect that feels true, look at all the people that have adopted "hard men create good times" etc as a mantra.
I don't think making hostile comments (saying all libs are fascists) is productive at all, and obviously individuals are not responsible for entire institutions, or even other people that share their principles but are also assholes.