Well lets see how Facism is defined
fascism
One entry found for fascism.
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
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>
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Lets see extreme nationalism and militarism (check)
Centralized autocratic government, Federal Burea for just about everything taking control from the local level. (check)
Sever economic regimentation. Corporatism, adjusted tax minimum, eminent domain abuse, prohibition, fees, licences, and more.
Sever social regimentation, gay marriage bans, prohibition, victimless crimes, even sign ordinances and more.
Forcible suppression of opposition. Free Speech Zones anyone and the deliberate blackout on major media of Libertarian candidates.
You might say we don't have a dictator. However, was there a real chance in the last election both candidates sounded the same. Just because you get to pick your jailer doesn't mean you aren't still in jail. There is the growing aristocracy in politics today with pre-determined districks. When you have nearly half of all races are unoppossed, how can you say elections aren't rigged. The election of officials in those races are more like a corrination than an election.
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If you noticed I called it a facist situation. I didn't say we were a pure facist state and if you look at the examples provided above there is a good case that we have a facist situtation in this country.