The coming magic moment

And the audience says ...

“ 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. ” What part of that dictionary definition of fascism describes conservative politics?  How about liberal gummint?  Zactly. However,  if the question "Facism is ..." appeared in the Civics test, these choices  would trap, oh, I dunno, let's say 100% of   "progressives" who hurl it at the drop of a hat to describe anyone they're losing to. Fascism is ... Republicans The opposite of communism George Bush The United States Cheney My math teacher Another hallmark of fascism is state control of the means of production.  All three presidential candidates have promised  climate change policies that guarantee we'll become a full fledged fascist state in 2009. Mark it down. In the meanwhile, congressional democrats warm to the task with viggah! For example ... As hurricane season begins, Democrats in Congress want to nationalize a chunk of the insurance business that covers major storm-damage claims.