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Here are a few terms that get thrown about quite a bit, I believe not everyone who uses or responds to these terms fully understand their definition:

fas·cism   n.

  1. often Fascism
    1. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
    2. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
  2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.

im·pe·ri·al·ism   n.

  1. The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.
  2. The system, policies, or practices of such a government.

pa·tri·ot·ic   adj.

Feeling, expressing, or inspired by love for one's country.

Source: Dictionary.com