[BenF]

But then, so are most if not all organized "religions"

You can say whatever you like, George. It would be nice to back it up with some facts, but don't let that get in your way.

[Sunburnt in Seattle]

Main Entry: fas·cism
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

Good response!

I'm not aware of any mainstream organized religions in this country that exercise strong autocratic or dictatorial control. Our mainstream religions allow anyone to walk away, renounce their old religion, and take up a new one or none in it's place.

Islamists fit the defintion of fascists to a tee; thus, the term Islamofascists is highly appropriate. We've fought fascism in the last hundred years for good reason and won. I see the same good reasons to now fight Islamofascism and win.

You know, the Demonrats have vilified Republicans and conservatives over the years, comparing us to fascists and labeling us extremists. By doing so they far overplayed their hand and have hopefully lost their credibility with anyone who has a sense of reality and decency. If they wish to see extremists, take a trip to Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia. If they wish to know fascists, let them snuggle up to some Islamofascists for a while.