To: Happy2BMe
Main Entry: fas·cism
Pronunciation: 'fa-"shi-z&m also 'fa-"si-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces
1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control
16 posted on
06/27/2005 7:09:51 AM PDT by
Gritty
("The moment you give up your principles your civilization is dead. Period." - Oriana Fallaci)
To: Gritty
You've got the picture.
17 posted on
06/27/2005 7:21:53 AM PDT by
Happy2BMe
("Viva La Migra" - LONG LIVE THE BORDER PATROL!)
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