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47. People jump all over Cockburn but I've read him for years and he's

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 07:25 AM

Jun 2012

correct much more often than he errs and he takes up topics even other progressive writers don't.

He's a little like Uncle Whiskers: He makes his share of mistakes but he gets it right when it counts.

(That is an excellent article.)

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OK, time to post again the 14 defining characteristics of fascism. [View all] judy Jun 2012 OP

Thank you for the reminder. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #1

I hope you are right about Obama... judy Jun 2012 #8

14/14 by my count... CanonRay Jun 2012 #2

Let's help to spread this message far and wide. It's precisely the ones who have fallen for Cal33 Jun 2012 #3

Oh, it is not my message judy Jun 2012 #6

Many thanks. Cal33 Jun 2012 #7

K&R. n/t DLevine Jun 2012 #4

OMG libodem Jun 2012 #5

Nothing new under the sun siligut Jun 2012 #9

I wonder how many people read this list every day and realize they are living in it? Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #10

I again recommend reading Alexamder Cockburn's article "So Who's the Fascist Here?" rhett o rick Jun 2012 #11

People jump all over Cockburn but I've read him for years and he's byeya Jun 2012 #47

I feel bad for the people that have their fingers in their ears, eyes closed, rhett o rick Jun 2012 #48

How about a Holocaust, for good measure ????? Mustellus Jun 2012 #12

Very true. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #44

this sounds liberalnationalist Jun 2012 #13

While I find this list useful and generally accurate, it by no means is coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #14

I thought you were going to post the... SoutherDem Jun 2012 #15

If we are living under fascism, is Obama = Hitler? (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #16

that's what I wondered too hfojvt Jun 2012 #18

Thanks for posting this mathematic Jun 2012 #17

Really? Only "1 or 2" of the above? annabanana Jun 2012 #19

Yes, really. mathematic Jun 2012 #28

You're drunk on Kool-Aid Doctor_J Jun 2012 #32

Man, I don't even own a TV. mathematic Jun 2012 #33

Once Republicans get the helm again we'll be barrelling right back towards fascism. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #41

The U.S. and Europe do NOT have a "free market capitalist system". daaron Jun 2012 #54

What's with posters around here. mathematic Jun 2012 #59

I'm not sure what's worse. Someone upthread assuming you watch TV. daaron Jun 2012 #61

Only 1 or 2?? Get out from under that rock. We meet all 14 criteria kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #21

I wish it was just a rock. mathematic Jun 2012 #29

It's possible to see only 1 or 2 of the 14 conditions Creideiki Jun 2012 #64

Who is this Lawrence/Laurence Britt? frazzled Jun 2012 #20

Given he is not the only one who has discussed this nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #22

"First of all, there is no 'Dr. Lawrence Britt'." Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #23

So the war on women's reproductive rights is nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #24

What's funny about this is that Jamaal510 Jun 2012 #25

I dislike the focus on the term "fascism" cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #26

Ok, forget Mr. Britt. Here is another definition judy Jun 2012 #70

Liberty Forum? MineralMan Jun 2012 #27

Anyone know when this list was compiled? Doctor_J Jun 2012 #30

Nope. From my search, the writer doesn't even exist MineralMan Jun 2012 #31

See Post 23 (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #34

Thanks for the info! MineralMan Jun 2012 #35

Suits China or the USSR, hardly fascist. Igel Jun 2012 #36

We are still in the early phase of fascism, but it is here. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #40

Scary. This is why I find it hard to vote for Republicans. AJTheMan Jun 2012 #37

Flag Day is on the 14th of June. Phhhtttt Jun 2012 #38

Welcome to DU. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #42

I can't stand the American flag. Phhhtttt Jun 2012 #45

Let me know if you need a suitcase NoPasaran Jun 2012 #50

OK, then. How can we help you emigrate? MineralMan Jun 2012 #51

Uh-huh. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #53

Yeah,life isn't fair because everything is rigged... Phhhtttt Jun 2012 #58

So.... to cowardly to fight, The Doctor. Jun 2012 #68

I have been on 8 marches for the occupy movement . Phhhtttt Jun 2012 #73

The more you speak, the less credible you seem. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #74

Here we are! Describes us to a tee. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #39

Point by point... Cave_Johnson Jun 2012 #43

Nice attempt at the illusion of parity. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #46

So your response is... Cave_Johnson Jun 2012 #60

Not even close. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #62

Thanks for the warm welcome... Cave_Johnson Jun 2012 #63

What is it about this point: The Doctor. Jun 2012 #65

Yes, that must be it... Cave_Johnson Jun 2012 #66

That was called a "Question". The Doctor. Jun 2012 #67

So, you must PM me your insults. The Doctor. Jun 2012 #69

Are you a member of a conservative website? Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #72

Well if it ain't a fait accompli then it doesn't exist then lunatica Jun 2012 #49

Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #55

Fraudulent elections, yes, we do know the scale. sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #56

It's Just A Scary Point In Time For The US. colsohlibgal Jun 2012 #52

This old chestnut is only relevent when a repuke is president. n/t hughee99 Jun 2012 #57

The tree of Liberty must be refreshed cbrer Jun 2012 #71

Who is DOCTOR Britt? PosterChild Aug 2014 #75

Whoop. Thete it is. N/T 7wo7rees Aug 2014 #76