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In both communism and facism the state is given power over the individual in the name of the collective

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In all forms of govt the state is given power over the individual.

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Isn't the state the spirit of the people in facism.

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No, in fascism the State takes the spirit of the Fascist rather than the spirit of the people. Saddam's govt for example reflected the spirit of Saddam and cronies not the people.