1. Or, how to be a gigantic jerk face…
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”
s – 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