2004-09-25
14 ELEMENTS OF FASCISM
In Jan. 2004, Laurence W. Britt identified 14 basic characteristics of fascist regimes
"[American fascists] use every opportunity to impugn democracy. . . They claim to be super-patriots, but they would destroy every liberty guaranteed by the Constitution.." -- Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace, the New York Times, April 9, 1944
In Jan. 2004, Laurence W. Britt identified 14 basic characteristics of fascist regimes
See also: When Fascism Comes to America by Maureen Farrell1. 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.
Thanks to Mike Power for scouring this tidbit and to Buzzflash for the images
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