Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-06 Thread Jerry Barnes
"I've been hearing about these moderate and liberal republicans for years, but I don't see them in the news at all." Good one. I've never heard anyone use the term "moderate democrat". Maybe they don't exist. Anyway, I don't know if you are talking about the elected Republicans in DC or the

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-06 Thread Vivec
I've been hearing about these moderate and liberal republicans for years, but I don't see them in the news at all. And when Santorum wins in several states you have to think these republicans are not a majority, or else they simply aren't coming out to vote. The green movement is not a political

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-05 Thread Jerry Barnes
"I think the meaning would be quite clear." Nope. Not at all. Fascism did not start in Germany. It originated in Italy. It was quite well received around the world I am much interested and deeply impressed by what he has accomplished and by his evidenced honest purpose of restoring Italy and

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-03 Thread Vivec
I think the meaning would be quite clear. It's the dictionary meaning of Fascism, and akin to the Nazi political party from the old war days. "Fascism ( /ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology.[1][2] Fascists seek rejuvenation of their nation based on commitmen

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread LRS Scout
So it pretty well fits our current economic system. I don't blame either party, rather I blame both. They both want to limit liberty and freedom, personal and economic, albeit for different reasons. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:12 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > > "Early Warning Signs of Fascism" > >

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread Jerry Barnes
"Early Warning Signs of Fascism" Oh. This is in regards to Republicans. That makes sense. The early signs for President Obama have been around since he was elected. Anyway, what do you define as fascism. It means different things to different people. Here's a definition from Sheldon Richman

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread Maureen
On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 5:34 AM, Vivec wrote: > > The thing is, although some Americans claim that the current > Republican candidates are on the fringe and don't represent > America...Santorum could win. Romney could win. > Bush won. Twice. Santorum cannot win. He could, however, become the VP

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM, Vivec wrote: > > > I think what is needed is an educated electorate. > 'Educated electorate' is an oxymoron. -- Scott Stroz --- You can make things happen, you can watch things happen or you can wonder what the f*&k happened. - Cpt. Phil Harris http

RE: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread Eric Roberts
Damn elitist... *grin* -Original Message- From: Vivec [mailto:gel21...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 8:36 AM To: cf-community Subject: Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism There have been alarming laws signed under a Democratic president as well. Obama isn't a Republican

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread Vivec
There have been alarming laws signed under a Democratic president as well. Obama isn't a Republican, and that law allowing the indefinite arrest of US Citizens was passed by him. However, the Democratic party certainly is not making an all out attack on women's rights, and doesn't push a religio

Re: Early Warning Signs of Fascism

2012-04-02 Thread GMoney
So vote democrat, or it's the end of the world! (As we know it) ((And I feel fine)) On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Vivec wrote: > > The thing is, although some Americans claim that the current > Republican candidates are on the fringe and don't represent > America...Santorum could win. R