[Wolf_Rider]

Originally Posted by WTE_Galway

The classical definition of fascism does not require a dictatorship merely patriotism, nationalism and authoritarianism.

Classical fascism was a Nationalistic state where patriotism was encouraged and the welfare of the nation was placed above that of individuals. Where necessary this was enforced by authoritarian measures.

A particular feature of NSDAP fascism was the view that capitalism was a bad thing and corporate power a threat to the well being of the state.

The US on the other hand is moving towards a situation where corporate well being is valued above that of both the individual and the nation itself. Though this is clearly undesirable it is also clearly not fascism.

yes... National Socialism, with "Corporatism" the second you mention is the other face of that same coin

Originally Posted by =CfC= Father Ted

This is just bizarre!

What is the "clasical" definition of "facism", and how does it differ from the "new age (hippy)" one?

Please explain: "The USA today is more of a fascism state than Germany was in WWII.."

Edit: thankyou Galway - though I think I'll leave the "bizarre" in

Well, "fascist" and "Nazi" is thrown out by those who do not like what the other person is saying, or as a putdown statement to opposition in an attempt to shut them up... all of which are inherent traits of a fascist (ie shutting down the opposition)