Note: This does not reflect my actual positions, ideology or beliefs. My pro-fascist position is for the purposes of this debate only, in order to have a challenging and unusual experience. Also note: Unlike the previous debate I participated in, I will have the time to see this one through.
Thanks to DepricatedZero for taking time for a debate and Austra for setup.
My points will be organized into lettered sections with numbered sub-sections, for ease of rebuttal. I will use brevity and keep content simple and straightforward and avoid unnecessary content that may slow down load times. Once again, this debate doesn't reflect my 'true' position, but rather is for the sake of intellectual discussion of a challenging subject.
Section A: Pre-Argument Clarifications
Before proceeding to make my opening arguments I would like to establish an agreement of terminology and settle any disputes before they become a problem later in the debate.A-1: My Thesis/Position: Fascism is demonstrably capable of establishing a stable, peaceful and prosperous society and is ideal for circumstances where international conflict is likely or expansion is necessary. The failures of historical fascist governments are not due to their system of government failing.
A-2: I will be debating with the following definitions in use:
Fascism:
1.
( sometimes initial capital letter ) a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
2.
( sometimes initial capital letter ) the philosophy, principles, or methods of fascism.
3.
( initial capital letter ) a fascist movement, especially the one established by Mussolini in Italy 1922-43.
(Dictionary.com)
Totalitarianism:
1.
the practices and principles of a totalitarian regime.
2.
absolute control by the state or a governing branch of a highly centralized institution.
3.
the character or quality of an autocratic or authoritarian individual, group, or government: the totalitarianism of the father.
(Dictionary.com)
Nazism:
German history Nazism , Also called: Naziism the doctrines and practices of the Nazis, involving the supremacy of Hitler as Fà¼hrer, anti-Semitism, state control of the economy, and national expansion
(World English Dictionary)
Prosperity
1.
a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
2.
prosperities, prosperous circumstances.
(Dictionary.com)
Peace
1.
the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
2.
( often initial capital letter ) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick.
3.
a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.
4.
the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
5.
cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
(Dictionary.com)
Disagreements with my given definitions will be addressed with priority if they are voiced.
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A-3: Based upon the previous definition, when I refer to the term Fascism I will mean:
A system of government with:
1: A single leader with absolute power who may be replaced via a process of appointing a successor or hierarchical advancement upon death or expulsion.
2: Authority over all aspects of society including the press, the courts, healthcare, the military, and civil rights.
3: Control of all industry and trade.
4: An emphasis on nationalistic pride, loyalty and patriotism.
5: An 'us or them' policy that is not necessarily based upon race.
A-4: I wish to distinguish Fascism from Nazism. Nazism was unique to Hitler's Third Reich, particularly in it's racial policies. I do not recognized the illogical National Socialist positions on race as relevant criticisms of general Fascism.
Once any criticisms of the above are addressed I will move on to the meat of the debate.