Is America a facist nation?

Question

The following definition of facism is from Wikipedia. By this definition do you think America is (or is becoming) facist?

Fascism (IPA: [ˈfæʃɪzm]) is a radical political ideology that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, nationalism, militarism, anti-liberalism and anti-communism.

Answer 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes the 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.
Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Answer 2

For the person thinking of leaving the country... please go! You are not needed here!
Communism.... sounds like a good idea right? Nobody goes hungry, everyone can see a doctor when the need to... communism has worked in... oh wait it has never worked! It forces good hard working people to support the lazy, there won't me many doctors worth a crap since there would be no reason to pay for college and make minimum wage just like the Taco Bell boy.

Facism.... do any of you understand with that means. I believe all of us can go to a library and check out any book we want to read, I am Christian and yet I don't have to be one, I can eat as much or as little as I want... oh yeah and the liberal, knee jerk, communist are free to post such stupid questions on Yahoo! If you hate it here so much move to N. Korea or Iran and please what ever you do..... don't look back! We don't want you!

Answer 3

Your fact sounds precisely like a political rhetoric we've been listening to for the terrific 2 years. at the same time as that is effortless responsible somebody else, doing so blocks numerous the optimal questions like; who had administration of congress for the terrific 4 years (very nearly 5 now) and why did not they do something to dam Bush? that query on my own might want to deliver an alarm, yet those who seem for blame look to repeatedly ignore about this fact with comprehend to our economic dilemma . even if I absolutely haven't any love for both celebration, and have self belief the political ecosystem contained in the US change into and nonetheless is being created with the aid of an ignorant voter, i'm quite nicely confident that the Obama presidency will be appeared on the same way as Carter. in case you loved or approved of the Carter Presidency, then you definately will like Obama's legacy.

Answer 4

Yes, USA has been controlled by giant corporations and Zionist Organization ( Jewish ) favouring Israeli state of occupation in Palestine and Lebanon.

CIA and Mossad who killing Rafiq Hariri ( former Lebanon PM ) and media have made manipulation blaming Syria and Hezbollah. And all people in USA believe that.

WTC in NY 9/11 also done by CIA and Mossad. Not al Qaeda or muslims. Ask GWB then.

Answer 5

dude if america was facist u wouldnt be able t say it with out getting shot and u aint gettin shot for saying just made fun of

Answer 6

Yes. It's getting there. I am seriously considering leaving the country.

Answer 7

It sure looks(ed) like it.

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