Quote by John T. Flynn

All that is needed to set us definitely on the road to a Fascist society is war. It will of course be a modified form of Fascism at first.

All that is needed to set us definitely on the road to a Fas

Summary

This quote suggests that war can serve as a catalyst to push society towards embracing a fascist system. It implies that the turmoil and crisis of a war can create an environment conducive for the rise of authoritarianism. The phrase "modified form of Fascism" suggests that initially, the emergence of a fascist society might not be as extreme as historical examples of fascism, but gradually, it could evolve and solidify into a more oppressive regime. Overall, the quote implies that war has the potential to pave the way for the establishment of fascist ideals in society.

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