FREDDY FOX AND FRIENDS FIGHT FASCISM

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This is a children's book to educate both kids and adults on the 13 characteristics of fascism. Most people don't even know what that term means. The book features poems and images created by Matt Schultz. At the moment it is only available in PDF format. 

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The book covers each one.

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1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism Fascist regimes heavily emphasize nationalism, constantly using patriotic slogans, symbols, songs, and other imagery to foster a sense of unity and pride. Flags are ubiquitous, often displayed on clothing and in public spaces, reinforcing the regime's power and identity at every turn.

 

2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights In fascist regimes, the perceived need for security and the fear of enemies justify the erosion of human rights. The public is often persuaded that such measures are necessary, leading them to overlook or even endorse brutal practices like torture, summary executions, assassinations, and prolonged imprisonment without trial.

 

3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause Fascist regimes rally the population by manufacturing a common enemy—often racial, ethnic, or religious minorities, as well as political groups like liberals, communists, or socialists. These scapegoats are demonized and portrayed as existential threats, uniting the people in a patriotic frenzy to eliminate them.

 

4. Supremacy of the Military In fascist regimes, the military receives excessive government funding and is glorified in society. Military service is portrayed as an ideal, while the military itself is often deployed against the populace. In many cases, soldiers are allowed to commit atrocities, including torture and war crimes, with little or no accountability.

 

5. Rampant Sexism Rampant Sexism Fascist regimes are typically led by male-dominated governments that reinforce rigid traditional gender roles. Opposition to abortion is widespread, and policies often promote homophobia, with anti-gay legislation becoming a central part of national governance.

 

6. Controlled Mass Media In fascist regimes, the media is often tightly controlled, either directly by the government or indirectly through regulatory measures and alliances with sympathetic executives and commentators. In the modern era, social media becomes a powerful tool for disseminating propaganda, frequently spreading false or misleading narratives to shape public opinion.

 

7. Obsession with National Security Fascist regimes frequently use fear as a means to control the populace. They manufacture or exaggerate threats, creating enemies that are demonized to justify heightened military control and the suppression of civil liberties. 

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8. Religion and Government are Intertwined Fascist regimes often exploit the dominant religion as a tool to shape and control public opinion. Government leaders frequently use religious rhetoric and symbols, even when their policies or actions starkly contradict the core principles of the faith they invoke.

9. Corporate Power is Protected In fascist regimes, industrial and business elites often play a pivotal role in elevating government leaders to power. This creates a mutually advantageous alliance between corporations and the state, consolidating a power elite that serves their shared interests.

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10. Labor Power is Suppressed Fascist regimes view organized labor as a significant threat to their authority. As a result, labor unions are either completely dismantled or tightly controlled to neutralize their power and prevent collective resistance.

 

11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts Fascist regimes often exhibit open hostility toward higher education and academia, frequently censoring or persecuting professors and scholars. Artistic expression faces similar repression, with creative freedom being targeted and public funding for the arts systematically withdrawn or denied.

 

12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment Fascist regimes grant law enforcement near-unchecked authority, allowing them to enforce laws with little accountability. Citizens are often willing to tolerate police brutality and the erosion of civil liberties, justifying these abuses as acts of patriotism. A centralized national police force with expansive powers is a hallmark of such governments.

 

13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption Fascist regimes are often dominated by networks of close friends and allies who appoint one another to key government positions. These leaders exploit their authority to shield each other from accountability while using national resources and assets for personal enrichment, often outright looting the country’s wealth for their own gain.