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one of the best definitions of fascism - the one used by Mussolini

I heard that's apocriphal. Is that right?

En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Oct 27th, 2009 at 04:09:45 AM EST
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In any case, the quote as used here misunderstands the use of "corporate". In standard American use the word refers to private business companies, but in fascist theories of social organisation it referred to corporatism, in which corporations are stakeholder groups in the economy and society. See Wikipedia.
by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Oct 27th, 2009 at 04:38:01 AM EST
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As I understand it, the definition of fascism was a constant moving target throughout Mussolini's ascension and attempt to retain power.

So, the definition could have been apocryphal, it could have been fleeting, it could have been a sales pitch, it could have been viewed as a good thing or bad, dependent upon what he thought he needed to get and hold power.

I bow to others on this topic, but this sums up my understanding on what I have read.

Never underestimate their intelligence, always underestimate their knowledge.

Frank Delaney ~ Ireland

by siegestate (siegestate or beyondwarispeace.com) on Tue Oct 27th, 2009 at 08:04:30 AM EST
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