Fascism, defined

Um bom resumo do que era (e é) o fascismo à italiana — Palin And Her Free Republic Friends Are Fascists por Michael Suede:

I shall now layout the exact tenants of Fascist doctrine, as clearly defined in the Doctrine of Fascism by Benito Mussolini. Below each point that Mussolini makes, I shall provide a summary overriding theme.

The Fascist State expresses the will to exercise power and to command. Here the Roman tradition is embodied in a conception of strength. Imperial power, as understoodby the Fascist doctrine, is not only territorial, or military, or commercial; it is also spiritual and ethical. An imperial nation, that is to say a nation a which directly or indirectly is a leader of others, can exist without the need of conquering a single square mile of territory… imperialism implies discipline, the coordination of efforts, a deep sense of duty and a spirit of self-sacrifice… Never before have the peoples thirsted for authority, direction, order, as they do now.