An extreme right-wing political party, exploiting the fears and
insecurities of the populace, achieves political power following a
disputed election (Germany 1933; United States, 2000).
It then uses a dramatic national event (Reichstag fire; World
Trade Center attack) to solidify its hold on power and to pass a
law aimed at crushing all dissent (1933 Enabling Act; 2002 Patriot
Act).
Dear Editor,
An extreme right-wing political party, exploiting the fears and insecurities of the populace, achieves political power following a disputed election (Germany 1933; United States, 2000).
It then uses a dramatic national event (Reichstag fire; World Trade Center attack) to solidify its hold on power and to pass a law aimed at crushing all dissent (1933 Enabling Act; 2002 Patriot Act).
It manufactures a totally fraudulent reason to invade and occupy a country that had done it no harm (Poland, 1939; Iraq, 2003).
In a mass rally that utilizes the most refined propaganda techniques, it unleashes the most shrill and vile invective against decent and loyal citizens (Nuremberg rally; Republican Convention).
It then proceeds to lead the nation to disaster.
There is a name for a political party like this. It is called fascist.
Steven Strnad, Hollister
