Andrew Bosworth: Welcome to Neo-Fascism 101

[Starfury]

This is an excellent essay describing the recent use of phrases like "Islamo-Fascists" and how meaningless and inappropriate they are. It also compares and contrasts conditions associated with fascism with those in the Middle East and in the US. I found it interesting and recommend reading the whole thing (not that long).

Neo-conservatives decided that World War III is to be waged against "Islamic-Fascists" or "Islamo-Fascism."

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Neo-con pundits follow a clever strategy of deflection. They employ the term "Islamo-Fascism" when "theocracy" or "dictatorship" or "fundamentalist movement" would be more historically accurate. Why do they do this? Their political epithets are inspired by a subtle conditioning campaign.

Perhaps it's subconscious projection. "Projection," of course, is a defense mechanism that kicks when someone is threatened by, or afraid of, their own impulse. So they attribute these impulses to someone else. Do not be neo-conned. How can you help?

First, always replace the term "neo-conservatism" with "neo-fascism."

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Third, remind people who use the term "Islamo-Fascism" that the term is historically inaccurate and that the main ingredients of classical fascism - 1) monopoly capitalism; 2) erosion of democracy; and 3) militant nationalism - are coming together in the United States like a Perfect Storm.

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http://www.smirkingchimp.com/article.php?sid=27303&mode=nested&order=0

[manhunter2006]

1. I agree..

I agree. Islamo-Fascists is a bad and incorrect labeling of the
enemy facing western civilization. Strident, militant, Islamic Fundamentalism is
a more accurate description of the enemy.

[Demeter]

2. The PNACers Are Jumping on Calling Everyone Fascists

because they have been publicly outed on this site and others. The truth is gaining ground and respect, and so the Rove, et al, thinks to confuse people by calling everything fascist and thus debasing the word.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Absolutely correct!! I always say, "neo-cons, more properly described

as neo-fascists".

[tom_paine]

4. Very well-written article

[yowzayowzayowza]

5. From no-bid contracts to preventative war, the NeoConz...

... should rightfully be referred to as the prophylactic wing of the Republican party. :)