Hitler, Mussolini, and Roosevelt?

Thought this post was interesting comparing the "Three New Deals" which came out in the early 20th century, and how Roosevelt's plan for government intervention in our lives was similar to that of Hitler's and Mussolini's. I might buy the book...

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Thanks Free! Great review. When i have time to pick up a good book that's not required for class that will be near the top of my list.

The important focus should be on why we didn't follow the same path while under many of the same pressures. Could one of the reasons be the placement in Europe of Fascism as the antithesis of Communism (even though many of their policies were undeniably similar)? In the US both creeds were placed in opposition to the liberal tradition. Each had their proponents but were not necessarily seen as the counterbalances to each other. An ardent anti-communist in Europe seemingly had to turn to the fascists for support because the liberal institutions had lost so much of their own 'legitimacy' with the population.