[johnb838]

Pilate isn't a Vichy type character he's a Roman. And, I believe, Fascism is associated with the kind of extreme militaristic nationalizm like that of ancient Rome. In fact the word comes from the fasces, a bundle of rods bound around a projecting axe-head that was carried before an ancient Roman magistrate by an attendant as a symbol of authority and power.

Interestingly related to the english "faggot", or bundle of sticks.

[elbucko]

And, I believe, Fascism is associated with the kind of extreme militaristic nationalism like that of ancient Rome.

I agree, but it serves the Leftist purpose to use this term to condemn private property ownership as being "Fascist".