Have you read Umberto Eco's "Eternal Fascism"? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-read-umberto-eco-s-eternal-fascism <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I recently re-read this essay and, while I take no position on whether it correctly defines &quot;fascism&quot;it, I though that a few RP members might find it interesting.<br /><br />Do you see anything that applies to any country, if so, what and what country?<br /><br />Do you see any similarities to the political situation today, if so, what are they and what can be done about them?<br /><br />Are there any differences from the political situation today, if so, what can be done to strengthen them?<br /><br />In my opinion, there are many (and strong) similarities between the points set out in the essay and the ISISites&#39; &quot;doctrine&quot;.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html">http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/029/936/qrc/new-pra-logo-2010.jpg?1448244388"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html">PublicEye.org - The Website of Political Research Associates</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">The Public Eye web page from Political Research Associates provides in-depth information, analysis, and news about threats to democracy and diversity.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:10:15 -0500 Have you read Umberto Eco's "Eternal Fascism"? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-read-umberto-eco-s-eternal-fascism <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I recently re-read this essay and, while I take no position on whether it correctly defines &quot;fascism&quot;it, I though that a few RP members might find it interesting.<br /><br />Do you see anything that applies to any country, if so, what and what country?<br /><br />Do you see any similarities to the political situation today, if so, what are they and what can be done about them?<br /><br />Are there any differences from the political situation today, if so, what can be done to strengthen them?<br /><br />In my opinion, there are many (and strong) similarities between the points set out in the essay and the ISISites&#39; &quot;doctrine&quot;.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html">http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/029/936/qrc/new-pra-logo-2010.jpg?1448244388"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.publiceye.org/fascist/eco/ur-fascism.html">PublicEye.org - The Website of Political Research Associates</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">The Public Eye web page from Political Research Associates provides in-depth information, analysis, and news about threats to democracy and diversity.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> COL Ted Mc Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:10:15 -0500 2015-11-22T21:10:15-05:00 Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 22 at 2015 10:44 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-read-umberto-eco-s-eternal-fascism?n=1125983&urlhash=1125983 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Interesting post. Thanks for sharing SSgt Alex Robinson Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:44:29 -0500 2015-11-22T22:44:29-05:00 Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 7:27 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-read-umberto-eco-s-eternal-fascism?n=1126311&urlhash=1126311 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Interesting ... PO3 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:27:17 -0500 2015-11-23T07:27:17-05:00 2015-11-22T21:10:15-05:00