1. Fascism vs. Communism

2. Communism ………vs…..…. Fascism World wide "dictatorship of the proletariat" (classless society) One party rule under the leadership of politburo. Dictatorship is not final goal Condemns capitalism for exploiting the workers Glorification of the state Single party rule; single ruler the (dictator) Condemns democracy. Rival parties destroy unity. Man is unable to govern collectively

3. Communism ………vs…..…. Fascism Gov’t owns means of production. No private property ownership. Economy is centralized under communist party. Aggressive internationalism (comintern) Supports capitalism and private property as long as it serves the needs of the state Corporate state; captains of industry state economic deputies Aggressive nationalism

4. Communism ………vs…..…. Fascism Condemns imperialism. Advocates a world without nationalism with workers united. Peace is the stated goal Violent communist revolution. War is a means to the end (communism) Man is basically good and society can be made perfect Advocates social Darwinism Peace is weakness Glorification of war Emphasizes inequalities among people