Posted by Dinah on May 18, 2003, at 13:31:59
In reply to Re: more replies » mair, posted by lil' jimi on May 17, 2003, at 22:43:18
"concerted fascist efforts". Fascism is a popular phrase to spread around, especially with regards to republicans. But I'm not sure that it stands close scrutiny. The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of fascism is as follows:
Main Entry: fas·cism
Pronunciation: 'fa-"shi-z&m also 'fa-"si-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces
Date: 1921
1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of oppositionHow do you see that as being congruent with the basic Republican philosophy of individual rights, minimal government involvement, and free enterprise, again with minimal government involvement?
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