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To: ketsu
Lets start with the commonly defined definition of fascism:

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/fascist

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 <early instances of army fascism and brutality

Here’s another:

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761568245/Fascism.html

Fascism, modern political ideology that seeks to regenerate the social, economic, and cultural life of a country by basing it on a heightened sense of national belonging or ethnic identity. Fascism rejects liberal ideas such as freedom and individual rights, and often presses for the destruction of elections, legislatures, and other elements of democracy. Despite the idealistic goals of fascism, attempts to build fascist societies have led to wars and persecutions that caused millions of deaths. As a result, fascism is strongly associated with right-wing fanaticism, racism, totalitarianism, and violence.

Now replace race with religion.

Then what exactly doesn’t fit?

The second reference has much, much more detail if you care to read it.

25 posted on 10/12/2007 4:34:22 AM PDT by DB
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To: DB
Now replace race with religion.

Then what exactly doesn’t fit?
Considering you've just completely changed the meaning of the term you could say it doesn't "fit".

fasces=race,nation as the basis for totalitarianism
islamic theocracy=religion as the basis for totalitarianism.

Not the same thing.
72 posted on 10/12/2007 11:34:52 PM PDT by ketsu
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