I'd be willing to bet that you, in the 3 years or so that you have been here, have caused more people to google "fascism" than any other jackass on JPP. I think pretty much everyone here knows the definition now (except you). So here it is:
fascism /făsh′ĭz″əm
- 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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Which of these attributes of fascism is Trump guilty of? Please answer in detail. This is a serious charge you're leveling against him. We fought a world war almost a century ago to put an end to this.
Somewhat incorrect.
Fascism is not a dictatorship, though it is often implemented by a dictatorship or oligarchy (dictatorship by committee).
It is not a capitalist economy. It is a socialist one. Fascism is a form of socialism. It IS subject to stringent governmental controls. Capitalism is NOT fascism.
Fascism is government manipulation of markets.
Communism is government ownership of markets.
Trump is, of course, a capitalist. He is not a socialist in any way. As far a 'serious charge', it just name calling, like they've done to every republican since the Democrat party was formed. It is the Democrat's attempt to blame their problems on someone else, like Trump.
It is not possible to completely rid the world of socialism, including fascism. Capitalism, fascism, and communism exist in every nation, including the United States. The third form of socialism, slavery, also exists in most countries, including the United States (illegally).
While Mussolini coined the word 'fascism' (meaning 'bundling', similar to the word 'fascia', which 'bundles' the rafters of a building). Mussolini referred to his 'bundling' of business activity under government controls (yet keeping the businesses owned by private hands) as 'fascism'. This type of socialism is but a stepping stone on the way to communism. See the writings of Karl Marx, which discusses this.