On fascism and "Major Tom"

This opens me up to a lot of criticism, but I think I can define fascism as ultra-nationalist, authoritarian, anti-socialism.  Fascism is about individual subjugation, mob-driven furor, and, above all, the veneration of the state.  Fascism had an easy hold on already-nationalist Germany.  But, for all its abridged personal liberties, fascism is not about taking away individual happiness and stuff, as this man would have you believe.

I'm not sure why we're talking about points, but the point of any government is to last, bringing stability and security to its people, because these are essential to any chance of personal happiness.  To say that the goal of fascism is to "make the state as strong as possible," is unfair; more correct is to say that the goal of fascism is to create the foundation of a lasting happiness by instituting widespread reform that is only possible through having a strong government.  Italians weren't all like, "Man, I'm going to sacrifice some personal liberties for the sake of our national strength;" it wasn't a choice.  Italians wanted to finally move past sharing the dubious honor of "sick man of Europe" with Spain, and fascism seemed like the smooth move.  Fascists actually showed an inordinate amount of interest in the individual, what with the eight-hour work day and stuff.