Conservative = Fascist?

On 17. October 2008, conservative talk show host Lars Larson appeared on the Larry King Live show to provide conservative analysis of the Presidential debate this past Wednesday. He argued that because of his economic policies, Barack Obama is a Marxist.

When Larry King confronted Larson on this accusation, and asked if that meant all Republicans can be considered fascists, Larson said absolutely not! Conservatism in America, he explained, celebrates the individual, while fascism celebrates the country.

Unable to resist, I send Larson the following email:

Mr. Larson,

On your October 17 appearance on Larry King Live, Mr. King asked you if
the right could be defined as fascist because you labeled the left as
Marxist.  In response, you argued that conservatism in America could not
be equated to fascism because American conservatism celebrates the
individual, while fascism celebrates the country.

The slogan of the McCain campaign is "Country First."  Does this mean
you are equating the McCain/Palin campaign with fascism?