Fascism - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
One common definition of fascism focuses on three concepts: the
fascist negations of
anti-liberalism,
anti-communism and anti-conservatism; nationalist authoritarian goals of creating a regulated economic structure to transform social relations within a modern, self-determined culture; and a political aesthetic of romantic symbolism, mass mobilization, a positive view of violence, and promotion of masculinity, youth and charismatic leadership
A liberal Republican(RINO) is distictly diffferent from a liberal Democrat, but the common core of both is liberalism(control of the masses through the government). But they are more similiar than different.
First things first -- Don't EVER use Wiki for anything more complicated than a cornbread recipe.
That article couldn't be more wrong if it tried -- Which I suspect the authors did
Second, if you really are curious about past, present and future political movements, start at the beginning of the Modern Era and go from there.
Study the French Revolution. That's where all this nonsense started.
Here's a good start --
The Great French Revolution 1789 1793 The Anarchist Library
Once you finish that, if you need some help going further, let me know.
Here's your second reading --
Hal Draper The Two Souls of Socialism 1966
Those two should keep you occupied for a LONG time
Third, and most important, admit to yourself that you don't know shit because (and I mean this nicely) you don't.
If you don't want to go through all this bullshit (I wouldn't blame you for declining) I can certainly understand that decision. Just understand that most of what you here and read about past and present political philosophies from our esteemed educational system and Academia in general is just simply bullshit condensed into bite-sized bullshit tablets easy to swallow for the unwashed masses and mostly stoopid
The french revolution? Seriously? You think that is where all 'this nonsense' started? You don't even define 'nonsense', so it is hard to take you seriously. ..and posting long, rambling propaganda treatises is a lame way to 'debate'. If you have a point, make it. If you want to back it up with a quote or source, fine, but merely ridiculing another who posts something specific & thoughtful is not a rebuttal.
What makes your 'bullshit tablets' easier to swallow than the OPs? No, eye rolling is for teenagers, not thoughtful debaters. Prove with logic & facts your premises, & make a real rebuttal.
Fascism, like communism & other forms of socialism REQUIRE a large, central, powerful state. They are merely flavors of totalitarianism, & have little to nothing in common with limited govt, American constitutionalism, which is a system of self rule, rotating CITIZEN representatives, & individual liberty. That is in sharp contrast to the ruling elite of socialism, where the 'enlightened' & wise leaders hand down mandates for the good of the unwashed masses. It is no different, functionally, than a monarchy, or a military dictatorship, which is what the french found out, after a period of anarchy.
