Or not
FWIW, this is what our lord and saviour has to say on fascism:

Fascism tends to include a belief in the supremacy of one national or ethnic group, a contempt for democracy, an insistence on obedience to a powerful leader, and a strong demagogic approach.

Fascism came to rise in a world where mass media was relatively new. Radio in particular was important in pushing a particular world view. By controlling a flow of information to the public, the public's opinion was easier to shape.

There a parallels to be drawn. I don't think that you can necessarily equate the control of information that the armed forces use to control their people with Mussolini's Italy, but a lack of diversity of opinion and indeed a desire to keep unwelcome truths from your people is hardly the hallmark of democracy.
( Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Thu 23 Dec 2010, 7:28, 1 reply)

*Sigh*
and practises perceived to be undemocratic are not the sole preserve of fascism. "Fascist" has become a devalued term as a result of constant misuse; you might as well draw a comparison between the US government's actions in this case and the Austro-Hungarian empire/ancient Sparta/the Umayyad Caliphate.
( wotofco pissing in your swimming pool, Thu 23 Dec 2010, 9:22, closed)