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The 14 Characteristics of Fascism. (tRump has met them all.)
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The 14 characteristics identified by Britt include:
* Powerful and Continuing Nationalism: Ubiquitous display of patriotic symbols and slogans.
* Disdain for Human Rights: Public approval or tolerance of civil rights violations out of perceived necessity.
* Identification of Scapegoats: Rallies against a common perceived enemy or minority group.
* Supremacy of the Military: Disproportionate funding and glamorization of military service.
* Rampant Sexism: Male-dominated governments with rigid gender roles and institutional homophobia.
* Controlled Mass Media: Widespread censorship, propaganda, and state-influenced media.
* Obsession with National Security: Fear utilized as a tool for executive control.
* Religion and Government Intertwined: Using the dominant religion to confer moral authority on leadership.
* Corporate Power Protected: Mutually beneficial alliances between economic elites and the state.
* Labor Power Suppressed: Restrictions or elimination of independent labor unions.
* Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts: Censorship or hostility toward academia and unconventional arts.
* Obsession with Crime and Punishment: Granting near-limitless power to police forces.
* Cronyism and Corruption: Enrichment of inner circles through political appointments and state resources.
* Fraudulent Elections: Systematic manipulation or sham electoral processes.