Early warning signs of Fascism.....

[Coyul]

...and before any moderates start whining about the use of the word Fascism, or fascist....These are merely signs, if you can't "see" they fit any party in this country right now...you are welcome to your opinion, and I know the name of a good optical care specialist!

1. Powerful and Continuing NATIONALISM

2. Disdain for HUMAN RIGHTS

3. Identification of ENEMIES/SCAPEGOATS as a Unifying cause

4. Supremacy of the MILITARY

5. Rampant SEXISM

6. Controlled MASS MEDIA

7. OBSESSION with National Security

8. RELIGION and GOVERNMENT are intertwined

9. Corporate POWER is protected

10. Labor POWER is SUPRESSED

11. Disdain for INTELLECTUALS and the ARTS

12. Obsession with CRIME and PUNISHMENT

13. Rampant cronyism and CORRUPTION

14. FRAUDULENT ELECTIONS

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Coyul