Where do Republicans think we are heading with GWB?

Question

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.
5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed and the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family institution.
6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically opposed
to the government's policies or actions.
9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and power elite.
10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed.
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright stolen by government leaders.
14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections.
Dr. Lawrence Britt

If that is too long for you to read it means you are a Republican idiot.

Answer 1

To The Rock, Turboweegie, and others:

I don't see you disputing that Bush has done all 14 things on the list. All you can say is that you don't agree that it's the definition of fascism. Even if it isn't, how can you say that those things are not a threat to our freedom and democracy?

You can call it nationalism, or militarism, or corporatism, or neoconservatism, or whatever you want to call it. The fact remains that it's bad for the United States, or at least for anyone who values freedom.

Answer 2

You definitely have a clear gripe, on the whole a well articulated list, although a trifle overstated at times. Don't fall into the trap of using loaded words and phrases. Back to the question, I do think that the Republicans have a problem there. My friend, we all do.

Answer 3

This is stupid. Bush has been in office for almost 6 years now and you are wondering where we are "headed?" Give me a break.

Besides, most, if not all, of these points could be made about any administration at any given time. Don't be so naive as to think these things are solely republican in nature.

Answer 4

We've already read this brainless screed of idiocy, that you sheep seem so fond of parroting.

It is a simpleminded list, and was done to support his prior belief (delusional) that Bush is fascist. Most of it is not even true, or based on some fearmongering lies that permeate the delusional left.

This reads more like a piece of Goebbel's big lie propaganda, distorting and twisting the truth to falsely support their 'bush is nazi' lie.

Answer 5

To "The Rock"...

Maybe the fact that GWB is "God fearing" is exactly why he DOESN'T make good decisions. What kind of dumb @ss fears make believe?! That's like saying he's a great leader because he writes Santa every December. Get a clue.

Answer 6

Republicans have not been thinking for well over a decade - proof being that they screamed for Clinton's head and tried to impeach a president for not being able to keep his pants on, but they won't impeach the Bush who in the real world already would be in jail.

Answer 7

He is a great leader and makes excellent decisions. Unlike democrats who would like to turn this country into a great big homosexual orgy, and take the terrorists as their lovers. GWB is a God fearing man. While Democrats don't believe in God.

Answer 8

We know how easy it is to cut and paste but nobody has the the time to read sermons,make your point in one or two lines!

Answer 9

It's too long for me because Nixon's list of things to be empeached for, was much shorter.

Answer 10

If you are not in FEAR over our national security then you are an even bigger fool than you question makes you appear.

Now quit your whining and go get that diaper changed.