Below is the summary of fascist Mussolini’s policies and how he seized control of Italy.
“Where socialism sought totalitarian control of a society’s economic processes through direct state operation of the means of production, fascism sought that control indirectly, through domination of nominally private owners. Where socialism nationalized property explicitly, fascism did so implicitly, by requiring owners to use their property in the “national interest”—that is, as the autocratic authority conceived it.Where socialism abolished all market relations outright, fascism left the appearance of market relations while planning all economic activities.”1
“To maintain high employment and minimize popular discontent, fascist governments also undertook massive public-works projects financed by steep taxes, borrowing, and fiat money creation. While many of these projects were domestic—roads, buildings, stadiums—the largest project of all was militarism, with huge armies and arms production.”1
“Mussolini also eliminated the ability of business to make independent decisions: the government controlled all prices and wages, and firms in any industry could be forced into a cartel when the majority voted for it. The well-connected heads of big business had a hand in making policy, but most smaller businessmen were effectively turned into state employees contending with corrupt bureaucracies. They acquiesced, hoping that the restrictions would be temporary. Land being fundamental to the nation, the fascist state regimented agriculture even more fully, dictating crops, breaking up farms, and threatening expropriation to enforce its commands.
Banking also came under extraordinary control. As Italy’s industrial and banking system sank under the weight of depression and regulation, and as unemployment rose, the government set up public works programs and took control over decisions about building and expanding factories. The government created the Istituto Mobiliare in 1931 to control credit, and the IRI later acquired all shares held by banks in industrial, agricultural, and real estate enterprises.”2
Source:
1. http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/Fascism.html
2. http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc1/Fascism.html
So, does that sound familiar? I say “yes” it is happening. The current U.S. Government practices in the markets and erosion of liberty is full blown economic and militaristic fascism in the making.
In addition to the economic fascism, here is a link to a flyer summarizing Assaults on the U.S. Constitution. These are very similar to changes made both in Italy and Germany.
http://files.meetup.com/1148187/Loss%20of%20Liberty%20Legislation%20Flyer.pdf
