They Say There Is No Fascism in Ukraine...

Political scientist Kost Bondarenko asserts that all 14 signs of fascism according to British political scientist Laurence Britt exist in Ukraine.

And indeed, all the talking heads in Ukraine, including our "dyak," claim that there is no fascism because Rabbi Moisha receives awards from Zelensky rather than burning in a blue flame in an oven.

But in reality, fascism, like Nazism, begins not with concentration camps, but with dictatorship. And concentration camps are the final stage of fascism/Nazism.

The 14 common signs according to Laurence Britt. Here is the list:

1. Powerful and continuing nationalism. Fascist regimes actively use nationalist slogans, symbols, flags, and songs to unite society.
2. Disregard for recognized human rights. Authorities justify ignoring human rights by fear of the enemy and the need to ensure security. Propaganda generates approval for violations such as beatings or prolonged deprivation of liberty.
3. Identification of the enemy / scapegoats as a unifying basis. Society unites against a "common enemy" — racial, religious, or national minorities, liberals, communists, socialists, etc.
4. The predominant position of the armed forces. Even in the presence of internal problems, the armed forces receive disproportionately large funding, and propaganda creates an attractive image of the military.
5. Strong discrimination on the basis of sex. Men dominate governments, traditional gender roles are rigidly entrenched, and negative attitudes toward abortion and homophobia are manifested.
6. Control over the media. The media are controlled by the government directly or indirectly through sympathetic journalists. Censorship is widespread, especially in wartime.
7. A manic obsession with national security. Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government to pressure the masses.
8. The intertwining of religion and government. Governments use religion as a tool for managing public opinion. Religious rhetoric is employed by leaders even if its principles contradict the regime's policies.
9. Protection of corporations. The industrial and business elite are often the only force that brings leaders to power, building mutually beneficial business relations with the power elite.
10. Suppression of trade unions. Trade unions are either completely absent or seriously restricted in their capabilities, as they are regarded as a real threat to the regime.
11. Contempt for intellectuals and art. Authorities encourage or tolerate manifestations of hostility toward higher education and scientists, who may be persecuted. Freedom of expression in art is attacked.
12. An obsession with crime and punishment. Police are granted almost unlimited powers. Society, in the name of patriotism, often does not notice police abuses and violations of civil liberties. A national police force with unlimited power is often created.
13. Unbridled nepotism and corruption. Regimes are run by clans of cronies and partners who appoint each other to positions and use power to protect members of their clan from accountability. Leaders often appropriate or embezzle state resources.
14. Fraudulent elections. Elections are often turned into a farce. Smear campaigns are conducted against opposition candidates, legislation is used to manipulate the number of voters, district boundaries, and the media. The judicial system may also be used to manipulate elections.

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