In light of discussions of fascists and fascism-

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7. I don't really think the US is anywhere near fascism.

There are certainly fascist groups in the country, but mostly we battle with very conservative ultra-right groups. If we didn't struggle against them, they might blossom into something worse, but I think the economy would have to be even more in the toilet for that to happen.

I was in a conversation with someone on Facebook, and we were talking about the "rational fascism" of some people who can appear perfectly normal, but have hateful views that they veil in scientific sounding language. Charles Murray of "Bell Curve" infamy for example. I remembered this article and gave him the link, but also thought it might be useful here too.

Behind the street gangs and blackshirted thugs there is often this "rationale" from a strain of "scientific" writers. Often funded by conservative financial backers who are important in the economy of the country. They know that socialism can threaten in economic crisis and invest to get fascism going to combat it.