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In reply to the discussion: Fascism in America is precisely the wrong thing to worry about. [View all]gordianot
(15,300 posts)31. I tend to look at American fascism as evolved.
To the trendy fascist uniforms and brown shirts are out as a matter of fact if you have a uniform while busting heads, cover the badge make your whole outfit look utilitarian military as little insignia and identification as possible. Never bar people from voting just create long lines. No reason to tax people just set up the system with outrageous fines. Forget Propaganda Ministry use corporate propaganda. Why bother creating some mystery pseudo religion use existing religion and wrap it up with patriotism. Never admit your real aims in public always deny that you are Fascist.
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Fascism in America is precisely the wrong thing to worry about. [View all]
Donald Ian Rankin
Sep 2014
OP
Fascism and feudalism can erupt in America today. Remember when the protests in Ferguson,
Louisiana1976
Sep 2014
#4
I notice you fastidiously avoided the term "Oligarchy", which is what USA has become IMHO
99th_Monkey
Sep 2014
#6
FFS ...so The most important lessons are the ones we'll get sometime in the future? Ok.
L0oniX
Sep 2014
#10
I'm saying you're less fucked up than most of the rest of the world, but not perfect.
Donald Ian Rankin
Sep 2014
#22
In that specific respect, than that minority of countries, yes you are. N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
Sep 2014
#25
I'm afraid I don't think you're using most of those words to mean what they actually mean.
Donald Ian Rankin
Sep 2014
#30