No, you don't.
The definition below is exactly what fascism means to me other liberal folks I know. I would be surprised if this is what you think it means.
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Extreme Nationalism: A fixation on national decline, victimization, and a desire for national "rebirth" through unity and exclusionary identity.
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Dictatorial Leadership: Rejection of liberal democracy and parliamentary systems in favor of a "strongman" who claims to embody the will of the people.
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Totalitarian Ambitions: A drive to control civil society, using propaganda, censorship, and paramilitary tactics to eliminate dissent.
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Corporatism: An economic system that aligns private business and state power, often suppressing independent labor movements while deregulating industries.