OK, time to post again the 14 defining characteristics of fascism.

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14. While I find this list useful and generally accurate, it by no means is

comprehensive.

I'm thinking specifically of a missing 15th characteristic which is the consolidation of the one-party state. With that 15th element, there are at least a few reasons why the United States is not fascist. Specifically, we still have a (at least nominal) two-party state. Our elections for the most part are not fraudulent. And the Secretary of State is female.

A possible 16th element might be the creation of ersatz 'mass movements' (like the fascisti in Mussolini's Italy or the brownshirts in pre-1933 Germany). The Tea Party shows signs of going in that direction but I don't think it's quite there yet. Not to say it won't get there at some point, but that it remains a 'potential' for now.

Are there fascists among the Republican Party? Sure. Is the Republican Party 'fascist'? Not yet, although it's a lot closer than it was in the 60s and 70s. Is the USA 'fascist'? Not even close.

In order for Walker to have won his recall, there had to be a 'recall' election first. Such an election would simply be unthinkable in a fascist regime.

K&R for the educational and discussion value of the OP, though!