Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state. Why? ‘The democratic way of life interferes with their meth- ods and desires for: (1) conducting business; (2) Living with their fellow-men; (3) having the final say in matters concerning others, as well as themselves. The basic principles of democracy stand in the way of their desires; hence—democracy must go! Anyone who is not a member of their inner gang has to do what he's told. They permit no civil liberties, no equality before the law. They make their own rules and change them when they choose. If you don't like it, it’s “T.S.” They maintain themselves in power by use of force

Can We Spot It? (Question: How can we identify native Ameri- can fascists at work?) An American fascist seeking power would not: pro- claim that he is a fascist. Fascism always camou- flages its plans and purposes. Hitler made demagogic appeals to all groups and swore: “Neither I nor anybody in the National Socialist Party advocates proceeding by anything but Constitutional methods.” Any fascist attempt to gain power in America would not use the exact Hitler pattern. It would work under the guise of “super-patriotism” and “super-American- ism.” Fascist leaders are neither stupid nor naive. They know that they must hand out a line that “sells.” Huey Long is said to have remarked that if fascism came to America, it would be on a program of “Ameri canism.”