On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:19:08 -0700, Foxtrot <foxtrot@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>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.
Yup. When politicians start waving flags at the people and demanding
that they wave flags, fascism has arrived.
>
>>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.
No, it hates phony displays of ostentious patriotism designed to
stifle dissent.
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