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Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism Posted by Skye on March 20, 2026, 9:43 am Valued Poster https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/Socialism%2C_Fascism%2C_Capitalism%2C_and_Communism_Chart.pdf Under each of these systems of government are the categories: OWNERSHIP EQUALITY PRICES TAXES HEALTHCARE NOTABLE FIGURES GENERAL PHILOSOPHY Keeping in mind that almost all countries have some form of capitalism mixed with forms of socialism and/or communism. "There are currently no countries with officially recognized fascist governments in the 21st century. While far-right, authoritarian, and nationalistic movements exist globally, none constitute a state holding to the specific, totalizing, and state-driven ideology of 20th-century regimes like Mussolini’s Italy or Nazi Germany. Key Aspects of Historical Fascism: Historical Peak: Prominent 20th-century fascist regimes were primarily located in Europe, specifically Italy (1922–1945) and Germany (1933–1945). Characteristics: Fascism is defined by intense militaristic nationalism, rejection of democratic freedoms, and state control over society. Distinctions: While some political parties today are described as having roots in or being influenced by fascism, they are distinct from the historical regimes that operated as totalitarian one-party states. Although the ideologies have largely vanished from official government structures, analysts continue to debate the influence of related political ideologies, such as neo-Nazism or far-right populism." I think MAGA needs to change their logo to MFGA... Make Fascism Great Again.

Re: Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism Posted by jacque on March 22, 2026, 1:48 am, in reply to "Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism" Thanks Skye. Many in general don't want to understand the distinctions and differences of anything it seems. Regarding the topic mentioned. I've had a couple things come to mind frequently for a while. Sometimes music is timeless and repetitious. And says it better than I can. In more recent history I submit this political? message? Cult of Personality by Living Colour Here are Lyrics if you don't want to listen to what some may think of as noise. It is Noise with a purpose. Spoken Intro: And during the few moments that we have left We want to talk right down to earth In a language that everybody here can easily understand Music Begins: Look in my eyes What do you see? The cult of personality I know your anger, I know your dreams I've been everything you want to be Oh, I'm the cult of personality Like Mussolini and Kennedy I'm the cult of personality The cult of personality The cult of personality Neon lights, a Nobel prize When a mirror speaks, the reflection lies You won't have to follow me Only you can set me free I sell the things you need to be I'm the smiling face on your TV Oh, I'm the cult of personality I exploit you, still you love me I tell you, one and one makes three Oh, I'm the cult of personality Like Joseph Stalin and Gandhi I'm the cult of personality The cult of personality The cult of personality Neon lights, a Nobel prize When a leader speaks, that leader dies You won't have to follow me Only you can set you free You gave me fortune, you gave me fame You gave me power in your god's name I'm every person you need to be Oh, I'm the cult of personality I am the cult of, I am the cult of I am the cult of, I am the cult of I am the cult of, I am the cult of I am the cult of, I am the cult of personality Ask not what your country can do for you The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself END Related also to recent topics I also would like to submit Jimi Hendrix and his Noise at Woodstock You most likely know the usual lyrics for current ceremony. Here's the original full versions lyric https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf Complete version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" showing spelling and punctuation from Francis Scott Key's manuscript in the Maryland Historical Society collection. O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bomb bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, 'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation! Blest with vict'ry and peace may the heav'n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - "In God is our trust," And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. A Jack of all trades is master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one. ... And many thanks for the masters in skill for setting our standard of work to instill.

Love that song - and band! Posted by greenman on March 22, 2026, 8:37 am, in reply to "Re: Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism" Valued Poster They never really got the attention they deserved, coming along when they did. I love that they’re not afraid to juxtapose Kennedy and Mussolini, though they were very different men and leaders. Great stuff! SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

Re: Love that song - and band! Posted by jacque on March 24, 2026, 1:26 am, in reply to "Love that song - and band!" Valued Poster The Juxtapositions were very intentional. I agree Living Colour didn't get much recognition and deserved more. Jimi snuck in a few licks too. A Jack of all trades is master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one. ... And many thanks for the masters in skill for setting our standard of work to instill.

Hendrix was Posted by greenman on March 27, 2026, 2:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Love that song - and band!" Valued Poster ..not of this Earth, I swear. Jeff Beck came out out of a NYC nightclub after seeing Hendrix the first time, and just said ‘Well, I can hang up my guitar now.’ Jeff Beck. SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

Thanks Posted by Skye on March 22, 2026, 8:06 am, in reply to "Re: Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism" Valued Poster I appreciate the lyrics you posted. Very powerful and thoughtful words. Sometimes I think people only hear and see the noise and the blur of life as we go through it. We don't often stop to think about what is actually happening or what is important and how it all affects us. Sometimes I just want to sit on my back porch and listen to the birds sing and just not think too much.

Part of music is the silent spaces between the sounds. Posted by jacque on March 24, 2026, 1:29 am, in reply to "Thanks" Valued Poster A Jack of all trades is master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one. ... And many thanks for the masters in skill for setting our standard of work to instill.

You can see from someone like Orban in Hungary Posted by greenman on March 20, 2026, 9:49 am, in reply to "Let's Compare..; Socialism, Fascism, Capitalism, Communism" Valued Poster ..this kind of ‘soft Fascism’ where ownership is a bit more independent, there’s some facade of ‘free press’ and ‘democracy,’ and people are manipulated through fear and bigotry. That seems to be what Fat Boy is aiming at, though his hateful and violent impulses continue to break through. SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

Agreed. However, trump also inflicts his crap onto other countries Posted by Sia on March 20, 2026, 8:05 pm, in reply to "You can see from someone like Orban in Hungary" ADMIN that he believes need new leadership that will defer to him. Somehow he thinks he has the right to do that and that history will revere him. He is out of his gourd and mostly living in some weird fantasy land that his closest advisers tolerate and go along with when he's around. Stephen Miller is the architect of his immigration behavior.

Oh, for sure Posted by greenman on March 21, 2026, 9:29 am, in reply to "Agreed. However, trump also inflicts his crap onto other countries" Valued Poster Not sure how far Orban’s ambitions go; Trump wants to be King of the World, though. It’s a matter of style, really. New-wave fascism. SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

Maybe you could call it "woke" fascism... Posted by Skye on March 21, 2026, 1:26 pm, in reply to "Oh, for sure" Valued Poster Concentration Camps for EVERY country!!!

If Trump ‘woke’ Posted by greenman on March 21, 2026, 1:42 pm, in reply to "Maybe you could call it "woke" fascism..." Valued Poster …he wouldn’t know where he was, what he was doing, or how he got there… SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

He put MAGA to sleep with his lies Posted by Pikes Peak 14115 on March 21, 2026, 2:02 pm, in reply to "If Trump ‘woke’" ADMIN They dream in death to reality. You can look away from a painting, but you can't listen away from a symphony

Yes, they stumble into the polls like zombies Posted by greenman on March 21, 2026, 4:05 pm, in reply to "He put MAGA to sleep with his lies" Valued Poster ..and vote for living death. This from a nation whixh once went to war over taxation without representation! Now it’s more like representation without brains. SAY ‘NO’ TO WAR! RESIST!

Representation is for mute losers in MAGA world Posted by Pikes Peak 14115 on March 21, 2026, 4:13 pm, in reply to "Yes, they stumble into the polls like zombies" ADMIN Why think for yourself when the authority already did it for you? We need $4 per gallon gas. $5 per gallon gas. $6 per gallon gas. Felon said he doesn't care. Last time gas rose to $5 per gallon, the "Great Recession" began. I suspect it never will reach $6 per gallon because a hard global depression will begin before that mark is reached. Obama won his Peace Nobel for actions he took that staved off global depression in 2008. Many people forgot, and Obama said humbly, he didn't deserve it. You can look away from a painting, but you can't listen away from a symphony

I'm afraid it's much worse than that with trump and his minions. Posted by Skye on March 20, 2026, 12:45 pm, in reply to "You can see from someone like Orban in Hungary" You don't see Hungary attacking and talking about taking over other nations... or committing outright genocide. I think trump is truly as sick as Hitler, his idol. He wants to be famous, and he knows/wants no limits. He has said many times that he "hates" Democrats and talks about "the enemy within." He no doubt relishes the thought of killing or imprisoning anyone who doesn't salute or bow to him.

MAGA is a cult Posted by Pikes Peak 14115 on March 21, 2026, 1:57 pm, in reply to "I'm afraid it's much worse than that with trump and his minions." ADMIN By bringing religion into the mix, the felon retains a very high quality of control and power over people lured into his orbit. Some become so fanatical, they may be "destroyed for life," never acknowledging their mistake or the truth. You can look away from a painting, but you can't listen away from a symphony

As were the Nazi's Posted by Skye on March 21, 2026, 2:14 pm, in reply to "MAGA is a cult" "The Nazi Party operated as a political religion and a totalitarian "cult of personality" built around Hitler. It featured cult-like elements including absolute loyalty to a messianic leader, rituals (such as the Hitler salute and rallies), and a focus on sacrifice. The regime used propaganda to turn Hitler into a mythologized leader. Key elements of the Nazi party that align with a cult include: Cult of Personality: Hitler was elevated to a messianic figure with supernatural powers, depicted as an infallible savior known as the Führer. Quasi-Religious Beliefs: Nazi ideology integrated myths, rituals, and folklore. Heinrich Himmler particularly encouraged the SS to adopt neo-pagan traditions and ancestor worship to replace Christian practices. Totalitarian Control: The regime demanded total obedience to the Führerprinzip (Leader Principle), where the leader’s word was superior to all written law. Propaganda and Ritual: Public life was saturated with rituals, such as the "German Greeting" (Heil Hitler) and intense propaganda that demonized enemies. While not a small, isolated group in the traditional sense, the Nazi Party utilized cult tactics on a mass scale to control the German population."

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