Fascism-the truth behind the words we use

i though i just posted this.. but obviously it didnt post properly. damn lucky i saved it first!!

So many words are used and we never think about what they mean.. or compare thenm to real life. heres a few words i've seen used on this site.. lets all take a moment to step back from ourselfs and look at the world around us in reference to these words.

Taken from www.dictionary.com

1. often Fascism<LI type=a>A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
2. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
3. Oppressive, dictatorial control.

dic·ta·tor
n.

1. 1. <LI type=a>An absolute ruler.
   2. A tyrant; a despot.
2. An ancient Roman magistrate appointed temporarily to deal with an immediate crisis or emergency.
3. One who dictates: These initials are those of the dictator of the letter.

free speech
n.

The right to express any opinion in public without censorship or restraint by the government.meg·a·lo·ma·ni·a
n.

1. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
2. An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.

(i must say i do love that word)


lib·er·al
adj.

1. 1. <LI type=a>Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry. <LI type=a>Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.
   2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism.
   3. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States.

I'm not too good with political wordings so i thought these might come in handy to anyone who like me needs a bit of back up with words. Anyone else feel like adding more? i got bored after these few.