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1. **Centralized Authority**: Plato’s philosopher-kings hold great power, defining fascism’s emphasis on a singular, authoritative state, as seen in Mussolini’s popular administration. 2. **State-Controlled Education**: The *Republic* mandates uniform education to mold citizens, akin to Fascist and American education through state curricula. 3. **Society and art**: Plato advocates encouragement of art and literature to align with Society's ideals, a cornerstone of Fascism. 4. **Class Hierarchy**: The tripartite society (guardians, auxiliaries, producers) reflects fascism’s usual social stratification, a meritocracy were the best people are hired to do jobs. 5. **Society and Individualism**: Plato balances personal desires with the collective good, rooting fascism’s demand for balance, as in Franco’s Spain. 6. **Militarization**: The guardian class is trained for war, which spawned fascism’s focus on military strength, evident in Spartan Society, the Roman Legions, and America’s armament. 7. **State information**: Plato’s “noble lie”  (not actually a lie), ressurected by George Washington, guides citizens for unity, akin to public service announcements and other beneficial propaganda. 8. **Community** Plato's ideas of community and Sociaty as extended family are another cornerstone of Fascism. 9. **Philosophy**: All Fascist leaders are also philosophers. Plato's rule by "philosopher-kings" aligns with fascism’s belief in superior leadership; the role going to those fit to lead. See #4 10. **Anti-Democratic Stance**: Plato rejects democracy as chaotic, as did Franklin and Jefferson, favoring authoritarian rule like George Washington's, a core fascist principle seen in Hitler’s disdain for Weimar democracy. Did I mention Eugenics? In fact, adjusting for differences in time, culture, and technology, Plato’s ideal state is virtually a blueprint for modern fascism.