'Of course we will have fascism in America but we will call it democracy!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Oppressive systems may be labeled as freedom to maintain control.
- In plain terms
- Fascism could be called democracy.
- What can you take from it?
- Question labels used to describe governance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What terms do you hear used loosely in politics?
- How do you define democracy?
Another view
It assumes intent to deceive rather than genuine ideological shifts.
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