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A warning to protesters was released Wednesday morning by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) advising demonstrators to leave the area or face possible arrest.
“You must leave the area now. Anyone blocking streets, or assisting others in the blocking streets, are committing a criminal offence and you may be arrested,” said an OPS release.
“You must immediately cease further unlawful activity or you will face charges. If you are arrested you may be released on bail depending on factors contained in Part 16 of the Criminal Code.”
Benito Mussolini coined the term “fascism” in 1919 to describe his political movement. He adopted the ancient Roman fasces as his symbol. This was a bundle of rods tied around an ax, which represented the power of Rome.
Mussolini established the first fascist regime, followed soon after by others, including Nazi Germany. Fascism, however, differed somewhat from one nation to another. Thus, scholars often disagree on a precise definition of fascism. Even so, they tend to agree on its common characteristics such as:
Absolute Power of the State: Fascist regimes have a strong centralized state, or national government. The fascist state seeks total control over all major parts of society. Individuals must give up their private needs and rights to serve the needs of the whole society as represented by the state.
Rule by a Dictator: A single dictator runs the fascist state and makes all the important decisions. This leader often uses charisma, a magnetic personality, to gain the support of the people.
Corporatism: Fascists believe in taming capitalism by controlling labor and factory owners. Unions, strikes, and other labor actions are illegal. Although private property remains, the state controls the economy.
Extreme Nationalism: The fascist state uses national glory and the fear of outside threats to build a new society based on the “common will” of the people. Fascists believe in action and looking at national myths for guidance rather than relying on the “barren intellectualism” of science and reason.
Superiority of the Nation’s People: Fascists hold up the nation’s people as superior to other nationalities. They typically strengthen and unify the dominant group in a nation while stifling dissent and persecuting minority groups.
Militarism and Imperialism: Fascists believe that great nations show their greatness by conquering and ruling weak nations. Fascists believe the state can survive only if it successfully proves its military superiority in war.
originally posted by: TerryMcGuire
If Trudeau and the Canadian government were really fascist, they would have rounded up those people who have been blocking the streets of Ottawa weeks ago and put them in camps. Or just shot them in the streets and buried them in a hole.
There would be no '' If you are arrested you may be released on bail depending on factors contained in Part 16 of the Criminal Code.”
If Trudeau and the Canadian government were really fascist, they would have rounded up those people who have been blocking the streets of Ottawa weeks ago and put them in camps.
Militarism and Imperialism: Fascists believe that great nations show their greatness by conquering and ruling weak nations. Fascists believe the state can survive only if it successfully proves its military superiority in war.
Fascism, however, differed somewhat from one nation to another. Thus, scholars often disagree on a precise definition of fascism. Even so, they tend to agree on its common characteristics such as:
It asserts that any government action continues to be subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Bill of Rights.
Call it "increasing authoritarianism and increasing dictatorship"
originally posted by: LoneCloudHopper2
a reply to: TerryMcGuire
It's escalating and escalating, the stripping away of our rights and freedoms. Call it "increasing authoritarianism and increasing dictatorship towards a state resembling Fascism" if you prefer.
The case of Louis XVI was different since, although he did not murder anyone with his own hands, he was also executed. The French people blamed him for all their misfortunes and the disaster that had afflicted their homeland. Clearly, it would be difficult to pronounce the king completely guilty in this respect as the country was governed by his ministers and advisors
However, the king failed to understand what was required and made many mistakes during his rule. For example, he suppressed riots and executed people, allowed his country to start a war that caused thousands of casualties, and he failed to ensure the development of the economy to prevent famine and unemployment (Jones 28). Louis XVI had the power to make final decisions as the political order of France was absolutism, putting it within his scope to make hard decisions and start painful but needed reforms. Therefore, he can be said to have been responsible for the deaths of many even though he did not actually commit murder.
originally posted by: LoneCloudHopper2
a reply to: TerryMcGuire
It's escalating and escalating, the stripping away of our rights and freedoms. Call it "increasing authoritarianism and increasing dictatorship towards a state resembling Fascism" if you prefer.
originally posted by: TerryMcGuire
If Trudeau and the Canadian government were really fascist, they would have rounded up those people who have been blocking the streets of Ottawa weeks ago and put them in camps. Or just shot them in the streets and buried them in a hole.
There would be no '' If you are arrested you may be released on bail depending on factors contained in Part 16 of the Criminal Code.”
originally posted by: TerryMcGuire
a reply to: zosimov
Please wake me from my slumber when Canada begins to demonstrate signs of conquering and ruling weaker nations or demonstrating their military superiority in war.