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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Incidentally, how quick for a fascism reference.  I guess since it's inevitable, it may as well come up front. 
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It's not like I abuse the word or even use it regularly. [img]smile.gif[/img] And a belated disclaimer: I do use it more figuratively than literally in-case anyone tries throwing the dictionary at me.
Kudos to Heirophant for perhaps a better choice of words, Authoritarian.
edit- Premptive dictionary strike! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=fascism
fas·cism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fshzm)
n.
1.often Fascism
a. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
b. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.
[ 01-25-2004, 12:47 AM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]