FASCISM - A Myth-Busters!

Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) according to Wikipedia, it is a form of radical authoritarian ultra-nationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy, which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.

The 14 characteristics of Fascism was recently identified by Professor of Political Science, Prof. Lawrence Britt on his article - "Free Inquiry":

• Powerful and Continuing Nationalism:                                                           Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic motto, slogans, symbols,     songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols     on clothing and in public displays.

• Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights 

         Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist                       regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases                         because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve                     of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of                             prisoners, etc. 

• Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause:

        The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to                            eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious                          minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc. 

• Supremacy of the Military 

         Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a                   disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is                 neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized. 

• Rampant Sexism 

         The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-                         dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid.             Opposition to abortion is high, as is homophobia and anti-gay legislation and                 national policy. 

• Controlled Mass Media 

        Sometimes to media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases,          the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic                  media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very            common. 

• Obsession with National Security 
• Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses. 
• Religion and Government are Intertwined 

        Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the                   nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology           is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion           are diametrically opposed to the government's policies or actions. 

• Corporate Power is Protected 

         The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who            put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial                            business/government relationship and power elite. 

• Labor Power is Suppressed 

         Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist                         government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely                           suppressed . 

• Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts 

        Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education,              and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be                  censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts is openly attacked, and                  governments often refuse to fund the arts.

• Obsession with Crime and Punishment 

        Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce                laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego                civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force                with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.

• Rampant Cronyism and Corruption 

        Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends and associates            who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power                and authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in            fascist regimes for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or                even outright stolen by government leaders.

• Fraudulent Elections 

         Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times                         elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of             opposition candidates, use of legislation to control voting numbers or political               district boundaries, and manipulation of the media. Fascist nations also typically           use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections

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This is just to educates the general masses about the how they are being govern and to differentiates between Dictatorial and Democratic system of governments, etc.
As we are preparing to vote in the coming general election, I implore you to be tolerance of each others and as well be guided in fulfilling your obligations to your motherland! Vote not Fight! Whoever emerges should endeavours to implements "No Victors, No Vanquish" approach to unites the different settings!
God Bless Nigerians and God bless our dear Country!