Post 9/11: How America Went from a Republic to a Fascist State. Every time I have suggested that America has become fascist, I get looks of ridicule from the Right and a few nods from the Left, but no one wants to admit that Bush’s “trifecta” has issued in fascism. By using Dr. Lawrence Britt’s The 14 Defining Characteristics of Fascism, I will show how in post 9/11 America, we are indeed living in a fascist state. [Third Party WatchBlog]