-Caveat Lector- > Roosevelt and Churchill were demigogues! Listen to their speeches! >Well, of course, manipulation of public opinion is not the only factor indicating fascism. But, certainly the man on horseback manipulating public adoration is a major factor. True, classical fascism often featured a charismatic leader, but: (1.) He was never the main ingredient. Fascism is first and foremost an economic system. "Fascism," said Mussolini, "is corporatism." (2.) fascism is a dynamic, evolving, adaptive philosophy. Therein lies it greatest threat. We must never assume that because these days they wear white shirts that they aren't fascists. Fascism is not a style of dress, it is a style of political economics. In a fascist state, the corporation run the government. This is what we have today. BTW, next time you tune in C-Span, check out the two big embosed logos on either side of the Speaker' dias. >That Roosevelt and Churchill fought other fascist namely the ones in Germany, Japan, and Italy, does not mean that they weren't fascists as well! WWII was in no way, shape or form a war against fascism. Fascists fought on both sides. Other fascists were neutral. Some fascists were neutral AND fought on both sides. That is the fascist way. WWII was a war against communists. They won. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
