Defining Fascism

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Originally Posted by Ibram

I didnt make the art, I'm only advertising.

It finally occurred to me why the art is precisely wrong:

In a fascist regime, it would not be permitted. Its mere existence, its creation without fear of penalty, your advertisement of it and my hosting a forum where it can be seen - are certain proof that we are not in a fascist state.

But you can't deny bush and his regime fits into most of the catagories, albeit not NEARLY to the terrible extremes of the 'real' fascist dictators.

We're always on the slippery slope, except it's not so slopey and we aren't really slipping. In 2008 there will be an election. It won't be canceled and Bush will no longer be President.

It's also a function of what information is reported and what information is shared. We have perfected the ability to find and share the very worst take -- as well as the very best, depending on which side you're on. Sitting in the middle, things aren't so very alarming.