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Old April 30th 04, 04:27 PM
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http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.




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LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


"*" wrote in message
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http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people

are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed

and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled

by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool

by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy

of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is

the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes

for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.






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Old April 30th 04, 06:00 PM
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"MagicMush" wrote in message
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LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


Yes, it does.

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"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to

each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on

clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The

people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary

executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people

are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed

and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly

controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly

controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational

tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to

manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business

aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship

and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is

the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with

virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes

for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even

outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of

legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.








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On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:00:01 GMT, "Rocketman"
wrote:

"MagicMush" wrote in message
news:xxvkc.325216$oR5.288719@pd7tw3no...
LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


Yes, it does.


It sure does! It fits in each of the 14 points.

R

"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to

each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on

clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The

people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary

executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people

are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed

and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly

controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly

controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational

tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to

manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business

aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship

and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is

the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with

virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes

for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even

outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of

legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.








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Old May 1st 04, 12:19 AM
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If you don't like the present state of the U.S, get the **** out of here!!!!
Quit wasting my time!

I didn't hear a peep from you pre 9/11.....you all should be rounded up and
deported!!!


"MagicMush" wrote in message
news:xxvkc.325216$oR5.288719@pd7tw3no...
LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to

each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on

clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The

people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary

executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people

are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed

and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly

controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly

controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational

tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to

manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business

aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship

and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is

the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with

virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes

for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even

outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of

legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.








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Old May 1st 04, 05:13 PM
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"3vil 0ne" wrote in message
...
If you don't like the present state of the U.S, get the **** out of

here!!!!
Quit wasting my time!


Your time? It was your choice to read the post, and then to post a pointless
rant as a reply. Don't waste your own time if you don't like it.


I didn't hear a peep from you pre 9/11.....you all should be rounded up

and
deported!!!


Are you sure that's strong enough? Wouldn't it be better if they were stood
up against a wall and shot? Some of them could be kept alive long enough to
dig a mass grave, too. Fascist... who? You?



"MagicMush" wrote in message
news:xxvkc.325216$oR5.288719@pd7tw3no...
LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler

(Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several

Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to

each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on

clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The

people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary

executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The

people
are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious

minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of

government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be

almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are

suppressed
and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly

controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly

controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and

executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational

tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to

manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business

aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders

into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship

and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor

is
the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is

not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in

the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with

virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always

are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to

protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist

regimes
for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even

outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are

a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear

campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of

legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.










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Old May 1st 04, 05:20 PM
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On Sat, 1 May 2004 18:13:38 +0200, "Laura" wrote:


"3vil 0ne" wrote in message
...
If you don't like the present state of the U.S, get the **** out of

here!!!!
Quit wasting my time!


Your time? It was your choice to read the post, and then to post a pointless
rant as a reply. Don't waste your own time if you don't like it.


I didn't hear a peep from you pre 9/11.....you all should be rounded up

and
deported!!!


Are you sure that's strong enough? Wouldn't it be better if they were stood
up against a wall and shot? Some of them could be kept alive long enough to
dig a mass grave, too. Fascist... who? You?


The point is if people regard their lives as valuable they can not tolerate
people who have no regard for the lives of others. This is the reason we
put people in prisons -- to prevent them from killing others.



"MagicMush" wrote in message
news:xxvkc.325216$oR5.288719@pd7tw3no...
LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler

(Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several

Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to

each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on

clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of
enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded
that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The

people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary

executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The

people
are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious

minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of

government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military
service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be

almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender
roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are

suppressed
and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family
institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly

controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly

controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and

executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational

tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist
nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to

manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from
government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business

aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders

into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship

and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor

is
the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either
eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to
promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is

not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even
arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the
police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in

the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with

virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always

are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to

protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist

regimes
for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even

outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are

a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear

campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of

legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and
manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.










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Old May 1st 04, 08:01 PM
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"*" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 1 May 2004 18:13:38 +0200, "Laura" wrote:


"3vil 0ne" wrote in message
...
If you don't like the present state of the U.S, get the **** out of

here!!!!
Quit wasting my time!


Your time? It was your choice to read the post, and then to post a

pointless
rant as a reply. Don't waste your own time if you don't like it.


I didn't hear a peep from you pre 9/11.....you all should be rounded up

and
deported!!!


Are you sure that's strong enough? Wouldn't it be better if they were

stood
up against a wall and shot? Some of them could be kept alive long enough

to
dig a mass grave, too. Fascist... who? You?


The point is if people regard their lives as valuable they can not

tolerate
people who have no regard for the lives of others. This is the reason we
put people in prisons -- to prevent them from killing others.


I wasn't talking to you, but to 3vil 0ne. It's known as sarcasm. What
possessed you to think it was for you?




"MagicMush" wrote in message
news:xxvkc.325216$oR5.288719@pd7tw3no...
LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


"*" wrote in message
...
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler

(Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several

Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to
each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to

make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and

other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on
clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of
enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are

persuaded
that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The
people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary
executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The

people
are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate

a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious

minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread

domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of

government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and

military
service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be

almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional

gender
roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are

suppressed
and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family
institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly
controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly
controlled
by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and

executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a

motivational
tool
by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist
nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to
manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from
government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are

diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business
aristocracy
of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders

into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government

relationship
and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of

labor
is
the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either
eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend

to
promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It

is
not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even
arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes,

the
police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are

often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties

in
the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with
virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always

are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other

to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to

protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist

regimes
for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even
outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations

are
a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear

campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of
legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and
manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries

to
manipulate or control elections.












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Old May 1st 04, 06:27 AM
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On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:54:53 GMT, "MagicMush"
wrote:

LOL. Sounds like the current state of the US.


Yeah it is. Exactly.


"*" wrote in message
.. .
http://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/facism.htm

The 14 Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Free Inquiry http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/
Spring 2003; 5-11-03

Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany),
Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin
American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make
constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other
paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing
and in public displays.

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of

enemies
and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded

that
human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people
tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions,
assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people

are
rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a
perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities;
liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic
problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government
funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military

service
are glamorized.

5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost
exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender

roles
are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed

and
the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family

institution.

6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to (sic) media is directly controlled
by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled

by
government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives.
Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool

by
the government over the masses.

8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist

nations
tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate
public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from

government
leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically
opposed
to the government's policies or actions.

9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy

of
a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into
power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and
power elite.

10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is

the
only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either

eliminated
entirely, or are severely suppressed.

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to

promote
and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not
uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even

arrested.
Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the

police
are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often
willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the
name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually
unlimited power in fascist nations.

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are
governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to
government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect
their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes

for
national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright
stolen by government leaders.

14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a
complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns
against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation
to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and

manipulation
of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to
manipulate or control elections.






 




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