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Government Final Exam Study Sheet 2016-2017
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Government Essay #1, Fall 2017, Facism in the U.S.
Definitions of Fascism - Wikipedia
Dr. Lawrence Britt's 14 Defining Characteristics of Fascism - Information Claring House
Characteristics of Fascism
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism
Patriotism vs. Nationalism in a Post 9/11 World - Huffpost
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
UN Human Rights Committee Finds US in Violation on 25 Counts - Truthout
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
The Guantanamo Paradox - Global Policy Forum
4. Supremacy of the Military
New GOP Budget would increase Military Spending, Cut Taxes - New Your Post
Military Spending is the Biggest Scam in American Politics - Counterpunch
5. Rampant Sexism
What is Sexism,and How Does it Work in STEM? - STEMWomen.net
Is America a Sexist Society? - Debate.org
6. Controlled Mass Media
The Illusion of Choice: 90% of American Media Controlled by 6 Corporations - Waking Times
7. Obsession with National Security
Why Does Anyone Trust the National-Security State? - The Atlantic
National Secutiry State - Cato Institute
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined
Separation of Church and State - Theocracy Watch
9. Corporate Power is Protected
Taming Corporate Power: The Key Political Issue of Our Age - The Guardian
More Confessions of an Economic Hitman: This Time They’re Coming for Your Democracy - Huffpost
10. Labor Power is Suppressed
Springtime for Union Busting? - The Nation
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts
Anti-Intellectualism and the "Dumbing Down" of America - Psychology Today
America hits peak anti-intellectualism: Majority of Republicans now think college is bad - Salon
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment
The 14 Most F#$%ed Up Things About America’s Obsession With Putting People Behind Bars - Huffpost
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
America has a corruption problem. And it's not just Trump. - The Week
No Wonder Why the Trump Team is So Corrupt - Washington Post
14. Fraudulent Elections
The history of 'rigged' US elections: from Bush v Gore to Trump v Clinton - The Guardian
The Rigged 2000 Florida Recount and the Path to Donald Trump - New York Magazine
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