Thaddeus Stevens <thaddeusstephens@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>Subject: The Fourteen signs of Fascism: see if they fit America in the
21st
>1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism. From the prominent
displays of flags and
>bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic
nationalism, both on the part
>of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always
obvious.
Wow. The number one sign of fascism to these people is the prominent
display of flags and lapel pins.
>Does any of this ring alarm bells? Of course not. After all, this is
America, officially a
>democracy with the rule of law, a constitution, a free press, honest
elections, and a
>well-informed public constantly being put on guard against evils.
Historical comparisons like
>these are just exercises in verbal gymnastics. Maybe, maybe not.
In his subject line TheDunce implies that the prominent display of
Old Glory flags and lapel pins is as sign of fascism. The closing line
in the article suggests the same thing.
This should remove any doubt that the left hates America.
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