"Fascist"

[Linus]

I'm considering trying to write a book on the history and nature of fascism. Is that a good idea or a bad one?

I don't actually consider myself a fascist, but with some of the kookier Democrats trying to sneak the word "socialism" back into legitimacy I thought it might make for nice turnabout. And the Islamofascist thread reminded me that many political d-bags actually exploit the fact that most people don't know what "fascism" really is...only that it's "bad." Despite the fact that we're all living under it. And yes I'm aware that the thread was sarcastic in its intent, but the point remains.

The danger, from my perspective, is that some other political d-bags would take the ball and run with it if I wrote such a book. Like I said, I'm not a fascist, nor do I necessarily like the idea of living in a fascist country, even though I'm doing okay at the moment. I just really think the word needs to be explored a little in the minds of the public.

Now all you complete strangers give me this direction in my life. Go!

[yokna7]

Is it a good or bad idea? That depends, it's not titled "Doctrine of Fascism 2" is it?:rolleyes:

[Linus]

Yes, obviously the goodness or badness of the concept depends on one's perspective, that's why I'm soliciting different perspectives. Y'know, democratic-like, and such. Thanks for the title suggestion.

[yokna7]

Yes, obviously the goodness or badness of the concept depends on one's perspective, that's why I'm soliciting different perspectives. Y'know, democratic-like, and such. Thanks for the title suggestion.

Haha

If I were doing a book, I would focus solely on the economy. As it pertains to different forms of capitalism. Like Mussolini did, but in a negative light. Debunk Mussolini.........again.

[Linus]

Did Mussolini ever write a book? That's pretty un-fascistic. I think you're thinking of the "National Socialist," Adolph "Schickelgruber" Hitler, who wrote "Mein Kampf."

Why would I write about something obsolete like capitalism?

[sevin]

I can't see myself reading a book written by someone on welfare.

[Linus]

Maybe I'll leave that off the dust-jacket for ya, sparky.

[Linus]

Oh, and does that mean you won't be reading any annual reports from Citigroup, Government Sachs or AIG this year?

[yokna7]

Did Mussolini ever write a book? That's pretty un-fascistic. I think you're thinking of the "National Socialist," Adolph "Schickelgruber" Hitler, who wrote "Mein Kampf."

Why would I write about something obsolete like capitalism?

The Doctrine of Fascism. Capitalism is not obsolete, it's on deck. After this corporatism "thing" strikes out.

[Linus]

Or here's an idea: I'll write a book called "Democrats Are Lazy Poop-heads and Republicans Are Violent Assholes, Now Vote for my Candidate Because He's Got the Word 'Liberty' In His Slogan And He'll Take Us Back The The Good Old Days, You Can Bank On It."

Does that sound more literarily compelling to you, sevin?

[yokna7]

Or here's an idea: I'll write a book called "Democrats Are Lazy Poop-heads and Republicans Are Violent Assholes, Now Vote for my Candidate Because He's Got the Word 'Liberty' In His Slogan And He'll Take Us Back The The Good Old Days, You Can Bank On It."

Does that sound more literarily compelling to you, sevin?

I've read this book, the beauty of your title is the word 'republican' and 'democrat' are interchangeable............if you really think about it.