fascism

From Fascism Anyone?, an article by Dr. Lawrence Britt in the Spring 2003 edition of the Free Inquiry magazine. Summarized below are the 14 basic characteristics of fascism. The full article is well worth reading.

  1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism.
  2. Disdain for the importance of human rights.
  3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause.
  4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism.
  5. Rampant sexism.
  6. A controlled mass media.
  7. Obsession with national security.
  8. Religion and ruling elite tied together.
  9. Power of corporations protected.
  10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated.
  11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts.
  12. Obsession with crime and punishment.
  13. Rampant cronyism and corruption.
  14. Fraudulent elections.

Does this remind you of anything? Urg…

- posted 20 May 2003 in

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