[LoudRepublicangirl]

I have an idea of what fascism is but could someone give me a small summary of it is? I was recently at a rally to support the troops where I live and one of the few idiots who drive by and yell slurs at us patriots called us: Fascists! I was just wondering how supporting our troops makes me a fascist. Thanks.

[bdeaner]

From Miriam-Webster On-line Dictionary

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
Date: 1921
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 -- J. W. Aldridge>
- fas·cist /-shist also -sist/ noun or adjective, often capitalized
- fas·cis·tic /fa-'shis-tik also -'sis-/ adjective, often capitalized
- fas·cis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb, often capitalized

[bdeaner]

Also, you should read this essay:

Authoritarianism is Leftist, Not Rightist
By John J. Ray

That leftist who called you a fascist? Next time, you'll know what to say. Another example of leftist projection.

[GatekeeperBookman]

Thanks for your observations & the report of what happened. It shows how much we need this discussion.