> ... because there is no clear definition for this word - other than simply labeling anything right of socialist as “fascist”. fascism /făsh′ĭz″əm/ noun

> ... because there is no clear definition for this word - other than simply labeling anything right of socialist as “fascist”. fascism /făsh′ĭz″əm/ noun A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, violent suppression of the opposition, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government. Oppressive, dictatorial control. ^^^ Sorry, but The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition (and just about every other English language dictionary, I suspect) begs to differ. There is indeed a very clear definition for that word.