Watch as the "right wingers" here exhibit the characteristics of fascism:
Mistrust Of Reason
(who cares what gore says)
irrational philosophy
(watson's specialty)
followed dogma of leader rather than being open-minded
(all the rwe's here)
often demands that certain views be accepted on faith alone
(prodeath, jl and others)
Denial of basic human equality
emphasizes the inequality of the human race
(french bashing, canada bashing, cyberken's references to "subhuman Arabs")
Code of behaviour which emphasizes violence and lies
(as exhibited by personal attacks)
stresses total annihilation of its enemies domestic or foreign
(lots of that being preached here)
institutionalized the use of terror
(again...the personal attack methods)
enemies put in prisons, concentration or slave camps
(gitmo anyone?)
accepts lying if it serves the purpose of the state
(all of 'em)
Government by an elite group
(PNAC, AEI members defended consistently)
people not capable of governing themselves
only a small minority of the population qualified by birth, education or social standing capable of understanding what is best for the whole community
(all of 'em with their "I'm not here to explain it to you")
emphasizes the leader principle
Mussolini called himself “Il Duce” (the leader)
Hitler called himself “Der Fuhrer” (the leader)
leader was the saviour, equated with all that was good
(shrub as unassailable leader)
slogan “the leader is always right”
Totalitarianism
emphasizes control by the Party in all areas of life
Italian fascists controlled education, religion, business, agriculture, etc.
no opposition tolerated
(etc, etc, etc)
Party sole path to employment, advancement and success
Racism and imperialism
certain races are superior and innately fated to rule
advocated idea of imperialism or hegemony (policy of extending rule or authority of one country over another)
Mussolini tried to create a new Roman Empire (invasion of Ethiopia)
Hitler tried to take over most of Europe so that all Germans could live under one roof (lebensraum-living room)
Opposition to international law and order
Mussolini felt that war alone brings out the highest tension, the best of human energies and puts the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to meet it
upheld the use of force in international relations
fascist Italy and Nazi Germany withdrew from League of Nations
Glorification of the state
ultranationalistic (love of country)
glorified leader, glorified war, glorified nation
Associated terms
extreme nationalism (ultranatinalism), racism, militarism, egocentrism, imperialism, totalitarianism, dictatorship, authoritarian
Fascism as an economic system
upholds idea of Party control over capital and labour
workers and employers are instruments of the state
allows private enterprise to operate but means of production directed by the state
Followers of fascism
different from other forms of dictatorship because of its mass appeal
attracted support of industrialists and large landowners due to promise to eliminate communism and trade unions
appealed to lower middle class and those who like security and power
appealed to militarists and nationalists
appeals to individuals with an authoritarian personality (emotional rigid, excessive concern with problems of status and strength, xenophobia, excessive concern with discipline and obedience) |
