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By February 1918, he was calling for the emergence of a leader "ruthless and energetic enough to make a clean sweep." In May, he hinted in a speech in Bologna that he might be that leader.
By February 1918, he was calling for the emergence of a leader "ruthless and energetic enough to make a clean sweep." In May, he hinted in a speech in Bologna that he might be that leader.
== Mussolini and Darwinism ==
Dr. David N. Menton wrote about the effect Darwinism had upon Mussolini:
{{cquote|Benito Mussolini, who brought fascism to Italy, was also greatly influenced by Darwinism, which he thought supported his belief that violence is essential for beneficial social transformation. Mussolini repeatedly used Darwinian catchwords in his speeches and ridiculed efforts at peace because they interfered with natural evolutionary process.<ref>[http://www.gennet.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:the-religion-of-nature-social-darwinism&catid=8:mac-speakers The Religion of Nature: Social Darwinism] by David N. Menton, Ph.D.</ref>}}
==Rise to Power==
==Rise to Power==