Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.
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4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.
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7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.
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There was one of these lists a while back...10 signs of fascism. They're adding to it. Some of them are redundant and unnecessary, really.
However, there is no denying that something's going horribly wrong with our government...and I fear for the future.
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