Peace Archive - Dr. Lawrence Britt

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Dr. Lawrence Britt, a political scientist, wrote an article about fascism which appeared in Free Inquiry magazine -- a journal of secular humanist thought.

For the full article with references check this website:
http://www.secularhumanism.org/

'Fascism Anyone?' 14 Characteristics of Fascism
by Dr. Lawrence Britt
21 May 2003

Dr. Britt studied the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia), and Pinochet (Chile).

He found the regimes all had 14 things in common, and he calls these the identifying characteristics of fascism.

The 14 characteristics are:

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. . . .

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