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Fascism

Fascism. Or, how to be a gigantic jerk face…. Is Fascism still Alive today?. YES. Fascism. Originated in Italy, refers to the fasces , a bundle of rods that symbolized power in Ancient Rome First used by Benito Mussolini in Italy Term covers extreme right-wing ideological beliefs

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Fascism

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  1. Fascism Or, how to be a gigantic jerk face…

  2. Is Fascism still Alive today? • YES

  3. Fascism • Originated in Italy, refers to the fasces, a bundle of rods that symbolized power in Ancient Rome • First used by Benito Mussolini in Italy • Term covers extreme right-wing ideological beliefs • Fascists in early 20th Century: • Adolf Hitler, Germany • Francisco Franco, Spain • Oswald Mosley, Britain • Adrien Arcand, Canada Quebec

  4. Adrien Arcand • "Moved by the unshakable faith in God, a profound love for Canada, ardent sentiments of patriotism and nationalism, a complete loyalty and devotion toward our Gracious Sovereign who forms the recognized principle of active authority, a complete respect for the British North America Act, for the maintenance of order, for national prosperity, for national unity, for national honour, for the progress and the happiness of a greater Canada, I pledge solemnly and explicitly to serve my party. I pledge myself to propagate the principles of its program. I pledge myself to follow its regulation. I pledge myself to obey my leaders. Hail the party! Hail our Leader!” • Source: Edwards, Frederick. “Fascism in Canada”, Maclean’s Magazine, 15 April 1938, p. 66.

  5. Adrien Arcand • A Montreal journalist • Supported the Conservative Party, until it cut ties with Arcand, because of his extreme views • 1938 – Became leader of National Unity Party of Canada • Advocated deporting Jews to Hudson’s Bay • Wanted a English Canadian fascist state within the British Empire • 1940 – Was arrested in Montreal for “plotting to overthrow the state” • 1950-1960s – Ran for MP in several elections as a Nationalist • Remained fervent in his support of Adolf Hitler Arcand in 1933

  6. Fascist Principals • Extreme Nationalism • Unquestioning loyalty and service to the nation-state • Racial Purity • Belief that ideas like multiculturalism and intermarriage weaken and corrupt a nation • Violence and War • Pacifism is a weakness; belligerence is a virtue • Devotion to a Leader • Cult of leadership, powerful, charismatic leader • Creation of Scapegoats • Group(s) of people unjustly blamed for all of the nation’s problems

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