Michael Savage on his show yesterday claimed that left-wingers are trying to bring about something in this country that he described as 'fascism, socialism, communism, whatever you want to call it.'
For the benefit of Mr. Savage, (who would no doubt be aghast if he realized he'd made such an egregious factual error) via the Wiktionary --
"1) Noun
fascism
A political regime based on strong centralized government, suppressing through violence any criticism or opposition of the regime, and exalting nation, state, or religion above the individual.
2) Noun
Singular communism
Plural communisms
communism (plural communisms)
Any political philosophy or ideology advocating holding the production of resources collectively.
Any political social system that implements a communist political philosophy.
The international socialist society where classes and the state no longer exist.
3) Noun
Singular socialism
Plural socialism
Any of various political philosophies that support social and economic equality, collective decision-making, and public control of productive capital and natural resources, as advocated by socialists.
The socialist political philosophies as a group, including Marxism, libertarian socialism, democratic socialism, and social democracy.
(Leninism) The intermediate phase of social development between capitalism and full communism. This is a strategy whereby the State has control of all key resource-producing industries and manages most aspects of the market, in contrast to laissez faire capitalism.
(Classical Marxism) The international communist society where classes and the state no longer exist. "
Mr. Savage's current usage appears to signify ' Something Very Bad^10 that I can use to smear liberals.'
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