Let’s Talk About Fascism

stock here: I believe the USA is perched on a form of Techno-Corporate-Fascism. Big Gov hates small business, and knows that when the chips are down, the large corporations will do whatever the Government tells them too, including injection their employees with dangerous mRNA + Graphene + Poison.

AI seems to “believe” that Fascism is a “Far” Right thing. How is that even possible to make that statement unless you are specifically trying to confuse, deflect, and assign the blame to the wrong “party”. Clearly, Fascism is all about the authoritarian Leftists.

————————– AI Below, and at the bottom, a discussion of Corporatism as it relates to prior Fascist regimes.

A fascist typically refers to someone who adheres to fascism, a far-right political ideology characterized by:

Authoritarianism: A strong centralized government led by a dictatorial figure who exercises absolute control.
Nationalism: An extreme form of nationalism that prioritizes the nation or race above individual rights, often accompanied by the belief in national or ethnic superiority.
Suppression of dissent: Political opposition, free speech, and personal freedoms are severely limited or eradicated, often using propaganda, censorship, and state-controlled media.
Militarism: A glorification of the military and the use of force to maintain power and achieve national objectives.
Corporatism: The merging of state and corporate interests, where the government directs the economy, often favoring large corporations or powerful industrialists.
Anti-liberalism: Opposition to democratic, liberal, or socialist ideologies, especially those that promote individual freedoms or social equality.

Fascism is often recognized for its cult of personality around the leader, the use of violence or intimidation to suppress opposition, and a disdain for democratic institutions.

While these elements provide a general framework, fascism has taken different forms in different historical contexts, such as in Mussolini’s Italy or Hitler’s Nazi Germany.

Historical examples of corporatism, where the state and corporate interests merge and the government directs the economy to favor certain industries or powerful corporate entities, can be found in various regimes. Here are a few key examples:

1. Mussolini’s Italy (1922–1943) Mussolini’s Fascist Italy is a classic example of corporatism, as it aimed to replace both socialism and capitalism with a “third way” economic system.
   The government organized the economy by dividing it into various corporate sectors or syndicates, each representing different industries like agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing. The idea was to create harmony between employers, employees, and the state under state control.
   Mussolini’s regime sought to avoid class conflict by establishing “corporazioni” (corporations) that included representatives from both labor and business, which were ultimately controlled by the state. Despite the corporatist facade, Mussolini’s policies generally favored large industrialists and corporations over workers.
2. Nazi Germany (1933–1945) Under Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany also adopted forms of corporatism, though it was primarily aligned with large industrial interests and military production.
   The Nazis, like the Italian Fascists, suppressed labor unions and directed the economy to meet state goals. Large corporations such as Krupp, IG Farben, and Volkswagen were heavily favored and benefited from contracts for war production, rearmament, and infrastructure projects like the Autobahn.
   The Nazi government closely controlled wages, prices, and investment while partnering with big business, yet it also ensured that corporate power aligned with the state’s militaristic goals.
3. Francoist Spain (1939–1975) After the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco adopted a form of corporatism similar to that of Mussolini’s Italy.
   Franco’s government aimed to suppress class conflict and socialism through a system of vertical syndicates that represented both workers and employers in various sectors. The Spanish state heavily intervened in economic life and partnered with key industries and corporations to maintain stability.
   During the 1950s and 1960s, as Spain shifted toward industrial growth, large corporations and foreign investment were favored, but the system maintained elements of state control over economic life.
4. Japan (1930s-1945) Pre-WWII Japan also exhibited corporatist tendencies, particularly as the government sought to build a war economy in the 1930s and during WWII.
   The government promoted the interests of large business conglomerates known as zaibatsu (e.g., Mitsubishi, Mitsui), which controlled large sectors of the economy. These zaibatsu were crucial in building Japan’s military-industrial complex.
   The state guided production and investment, while the zaibatsu aligned with government policies to fulfill the nation’s war objectives.
5. United States – Early 20th Century, New Deal In the United States, while not purely corporatist, aspects of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal (1933–1939) exhibited corporatist tendencies.
   Under the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933, the federal government established codes of fair competition that were designed to organize industries and create a cooperative relationship between labor, business, and the government.
   The goal was to stabilize the economy by allowing industries to self-regulate under government supervision, often at the expense of small businesses and labor. Though the NIRA was struck down as unconstitutional, it reflected corporatist ideals in its approach.
6. Modern Russia (Post-Soviet, 1990s–Present) Under Vladimir Putin, modern Russia has seen a merging of state and corporate power in key industries, especially in energy, defense, and finance.
   Russian oligarchs control much of the economy, particularly through state-owned or state-aligned corporations like Gazprom (energy) and Rosneft (oil). These corporations maintain close ties to the Kremlin, and Putin’s government exercises significant influence over their operations.
   This relationship ensures that corporate profits are aligned with state objectives, and the government often intervenes directly in major economic decisions.

These examples reflect how corporatism can manifest when governments favor specific industries and corporations in exchange for supporting state interests, often at the expense of individual freedoms, labor rights, or smaller businesses.

I guess i was only concerned with the intersection of fascism and corporatism. Would the Japan example have any element of fascism? Is current Russia kind of fascist, I hear 80% of Russians approve of Putin
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Japan and Fascism:

Japan in the 1930s through World War II had clear fascist elements. While Japanese fascism didn’t mirror the same ideological framework as Italian or German fascism, it did share core principles like ultranationalism, militarism, and a hierarchical corporate-state relationship. During this period, Japan saw a rising militaristic government that blended authoritarian control with corporatism through zaibatsu (large family-owned conglomerates), which were intertwined with the military.

The Japanese state maintained strong control over these corporations, directing resources and production toward the national interest, particularly in the buildup to and during World War II. Ideologically, Japan’s leadership promoted a vision of national unity, racial superiority, and expansionism under Emperor Hirohito, creating a sense of divine destiny similar to the racial purity rhetoric of Nazi Germany. Though not entirely aligned with classical fascism, Japan’s system represented a corporatist fascist state driven by nationalist and imperialist goals.
Modern Russia and Fascism:

Many analysts debate whether modern Russia under Vladimir Putin exhibits fascist characteristics. Russia’s political system has been described as authoritarian, with heavy state control over the economy and a blurred line between corporate and state power—often called state capitalism or corporatism. Large industries like oil, gas, and defense are under state control or influence, and oligarchs who manage these sectors often owe their positions to their close relationships with Putin’s government.

In terms of fascism, while modern Russia doesn’t adhere to classical fascist ideology, certain elements align with it:

Ultranationalism: Putin’s government promotes a strong Russian identity, marked by military pride and traditionalist values.
Authoritarianism: Freedom of speech and political opposition are heavily restricted, and dissent is frequently met with repression.
State-Directed Economy: Corporations, especially in strategic sectors, are aligned with state interests, and government policy often favors the powerful at the expense of smaller entities.

While Putin has significant popular support (with approval ratings often around 80%), this is within a system that restricts media freedom and political plurality, meaning true public opinion could be difficult to assess. The combination of strongman leadership, corporate alignment with state power, nationalist rhetoric, and suppression of dissent resembles many aspects of fascism, though it doesn’t strictly fit the classic definition.

In short, while modern Russia and Japan (1930s-1940s) share traits with fascism, their systems also have unique characteristics that blend corporatism with authoritarian nationalism.