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Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch
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To: lurqer who wrote (23473)7/27/2003 12:08:29 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) of 89467
 
If you look at the definition (which I always do)

fas·cist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fshst)
n.
often Fascist An advocate or adherent of fascism.
A reactionary or dictatorial person.

adj.
often Fascist Of, advocating, or practicing fascism.
Fascist Of or relating to the regime of the Fascisti.

fas·cism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fshzm)
n.
often Fascism
A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
Oppressive, dictatorial control.

the right wing thing is not necessary. You can glue it on if you like, but it isn't intrinsic to the way most people I know use fascist. Just a thought.
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