Fascism

Fascism is a political system that believes that the nation is more important then any individual. A dictator rules the nation and imposes economic and social regimentation. It is often an autocratic system that has a militarized government backed up by popular militias. Special salutes to the dictator are also common. Equally common in Fascist societies is strict information control, such as the "people's radio" in Nazi Germany which delivered only one channel of propaganda, 24/7. Allowing only information which supports the state is a common means of fascist control.

Fascism and Communism

During World War II Fascism and Communism were mortal enemies.

Communism sought to unite the entire world and abolish national identity, while fascism promoted great pride and dedication to one's nation. Under the political spectrum theory, Communism represents the extreme left, while Fascism represents the extreme right.

The name "fascism" derives from an ancient Roman symbol, the fasces, a group of birch rods bundled together with an axe. It symbolizes strength in unity; the rods are weak by themselves but strong when bundled together.