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The Rise of American Fascism

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by R.G. Price - 2004

The rise of fascism itself is a complex story, much less the rise of American fascism. Just as understanding the rise of fascism in Europe requires understanding the conditions of the time, so too understanding fascism in America requires understanding the conditions leading up to its transformation into a fascist state.

Before getting to that, though, it has to be clear that this is not about proving that something is good or bad, or trying to demonize American policy by associating it with fascism. In some respects American fascism could be considered "benevolent fascism." The rise of fascism in America was a multi-faceted process that took place over time, and was really a part of a larger trend in the 20th century that included other nations as well. As was stated in Part I, fascism developed as a solution to perceived social and economic problems from a certain perspective - a "right-wing" perspective. This is an analysis of American policy and society and the correlations with fascist ideology as described in Part I of this series:

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6 comments // The Rise of American Fascism

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    • Fascism in the US is in full swing. We are seeing this all over by the massive suppression of free speech and the total disregard to the 1st amendment. People are using religion and the fear that they are entrenched in psychologically as the basis to shut people up that don't agree with their apocalyptic and fascist corporate control of every aspect of our lives. True freedom means you don't need a god or a messiah or an elected representative to represent you and defend you. We already have been made in the image and likeness of God, We are all gods, but some people think they are higher or more entitled gods than the rest of us.

      Fascisim is god like power in the hands of fearful and frightened ideologically bound people. The have an irresistible urge to control everyone else, no matter the cost and the damage they do.

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