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prytoj

I have no definition of fascism. As you aptly put, it is a subject that requires historical and comparitive thinking. My definition of fascism would never be adequate, and for me to try to define it for you doesn't really serve you.

Research the subject.

fugawzi

prytoj wrote:

I have no definition of fascism. As you aptly put, it is a subject that requires historical and comparitive thinking. My definition of fascism would never be adequate, and for me to try to define it for you doesn't really serve you.

Research the subject.

I have researched the subject. Again it's a loose term. I'm trying to figure out your definition to understand it as you used it in your context. This is what the free online dictionary says:

fas·cism
n.
1. often Fascism
a. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
b. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.

is that your definition?

prytoj

fugawzi wrote:

I have researched the subject. Again it's a loose term. I'm trying to figure out your definition to understand it as you used it in your context. This is what the free online dictionary says:

fas·cism
n.
1. often Fascism
a. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
b. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.

is that your definition?

I think I know where you're going with this. I'm right there with ya' on that.

But in the context of what you're talking about: The definition posted ignores how fascism happens in the first place, hence the need for historical reference. The lack of context can be equated to skipping from 2nd grade to high school

It's a good frame of reference to discuss globalism.

We can talk about fascism, or globalism.

meme

prytoj wrote:

Let me repeat that, a textbook definition of Socialism is "spread the wealth around."

That's a pretty shitty definition of socialism. You must have had really bad textbooks.

prytoj

Socialism refers to a broad set of economic theories of social organization advocating social or collective ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods, and the creation of an egalitarian society where labor is the main source of wealth

good enough?
quitcherbitchin and say something relevant.