Fascism in the U.S.: Are We there Yet?

[babsbunny]

http://blog.buzzflash.com/node/12389

Submitted by BuzzFlash on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 8:44pm.

* Steven Jonas

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On February 21, 2011, Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman published on article on The Free Press entitled "Fighting the 5 fascisms in Wisconsin & Ohio" (http://readersupportednews.org/off-site-opinion-section/72-72/5036-fighting-the-5-fascisms-in-wisconsin-and-ohio). They began the article by saying: "The escalating confrontations in Wisconsin and Ohio are ultimately about preventing the United States from becoming a full-on fascist state. The stakes could not be higher---or more clear." At about the same time, a friend sent me a note in which he said: " decline will be in the form of a 'downward spiral.' There may be push-backs at intervals, but in the long run our nation will succumb to fascism." So maybe now, maybe later, although if it's later, we still have a fighting chance of preventing its onset. Nevertheless, in considering the argument of Messrs Fitrakis and Wasserman, the question arises: are we there yet? Borrowing from the Propaganda Channel (pardon me, but they occasionally get something right): we report, you decide.

A commonly accepted definition of fascism (and there are many) goes as follows:

[Lint Head]

1. This is correct. That is why I will be marching along with everyone else

when the time comes.

[Kennah]

2. Yes, and you still have $9.75 worth of quarters

[Stinky The Clown]

3. It is arguable that we are

[RKP5637]

7. We're well on the path to something and I think the majority of Americans are

not going to be too happy when they wake up from la la land America.

[KansDem]

4. 5 fascisms? How about 14?

Fascim Anyone?

Sound familiar?

[hack89]

5. No nt.

[RKP5637]

6. Recommend!!! n/t