It Could Be You… Or someone you know
Before anyone can honestly deny their affiliation, they should take my test below.
Definition:
Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/ FASH-iz-əm) is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.
Let’s take these one by one:
Ideology – Do you identify with any of the ideologies of either of the two leaders shown above (e.g., do you think anything they did was remotely good for society as a whole).
Far Right – Are you conservative and do you support the far right agenda (e.g., do you vote for or support most conservative policies or politicians).
Authoritarian – Do you seek obedience from others and need control (e.g., do you get disappointed, upset or angry with people when they don’t follow your directions).
Ultranationalist – Do you constantly tout your patriotism (e.g., have you hugged or kissed the American flag in public or do you ever feel “America, Love It Or Leave It” is a good slogan or display a “Don’t Tread On Me” flag).
Dictatorial – Do you want to get your way and your way is not wrong (e.g., will you ask for, encourage and support views that aren’t in line with yours).
Autocracy – Do you seek unchecked authority (e.g., do you think the President should have more power and control over the Justice Department or Civil Service employees).
Militarism – Do you want the President or to specifically take control of and direct the military (e.g., should the President have more say in deploying the troops for domestic purposes).
Suppression of Opposition – Is the opposition your enemy that needs to be suppressed (e.g., do political protesters have too many rights).
Natural Social Hierarchy – Do you believe discrimination in some cases is ok or that there is some inherent superiority in race, sex or genes (e.g., some people are just genetically inferior).
Subordination of Individual interest – Do you see other’s views or lifestyles as wrong, needing to be corrected and ranked secondary in importance and lower than yours (e.g., is marriage equality or a woman’s right to choose a good thing you would support).
Regimentation – Do you think that society should be manage or treated in a rigid, manner; subject to rules that support your beliefs (e.g., should the government have the right to tell us what books we can read or what subjects can be taught in school).
If you answered yes to as few as two of these questions, you likely have strong fascist tendencies. If you answered three or more with a yes, well… we all know what you are, MAGAist.
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