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Cyrano

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Mon Oct 18, 2021, 05:28 PM Oct 2021

An outrageous post [View all]

Some of you have been reading my endless posts over the past few months about the Republican Party. And for those of you who haven't, let me state my position. Today's Republicans are fascists. And they are perhaps among the most vicious fascists the world has seen.

The Most Vicious Fascists? What does that mean? For those of you a step ahead of me, I mean Nazis. You all saw them on TV in Charlottesville. "Jews will not replace us." That's what they chanted, and chanted, and chanted, as they carried their Tiki torches through the streets (with no authorities stopping them).

There's more than a good chance that the Republican Party will steal our government over the next two to three years. And that's because we can't pass a voting rights act to stop them from doing so.

Let's say that happens. Let's say that by 2025, Republicans are in charge of the entire federal government. And it really doesn't matter if the president is the orange prick, or not. If it's not him, it will be some other authoritarian, but one who is smarter.

So here's my point. And it's really ugly.

I personally believe that American fascism will be as diseased and deadly as German fascism was. I believe American fascism will match Nazi fascism. I believe our country can become as uncivilized as Germany was during the 1930s and 1940s.

If Republicans/fascists are in charge of everything, does anyone really believe there won't be "camps?" Camps for blacks, browns, Jews, Muslims and all "Others?" Is there anyone who really believes those German death camps could never again happen?

Yes, I'm talking about genocide. Look at the people wearing MAGA gear. Do you think they would object to death camps?

Look at the people waving Confederate flags. Do you really believe they would object to death camps?

Look at the people who carry their guns in full sight in public. Do you really believe they would object to death camps?

Let me say this as plainly as possible. A Republican/Fascist takeover of America will lead to death camps.

Some of you will think I'm nuts. Some will think I'm overreacting, some will think I'm smoking too much grass. Some will think the very idea is insane. And some of you will agree with me.

Here's the bottom line. We stop them now. We won't get another chance.

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An outrageous post [View all] Cyrano Oct 2021 OP
this I am absolutely sure of Skittles Oct 2021 #1
The camps first started as political enemies camps lunatica Oct 2021 #5
Key phrase being, "If you're paying attention." wnylib Oct 2021 #30
They're also not aware that Hitler spoke fondly of our our treatment of Native Americans. plimsoll Oct 2021 #48
For sure. Nazis easily pointed out wnylib Oct 2021 #52
The Corporate MSM''s hands are bloody. 'BothSiderism' is a Goebel worthy propaganda. Tommymac Oct 2021 #99
I also believe that we will prevail wnylib Oct 2021 #104
A lot of us never knew they existed because the MSM ignored the issue. Tommymac Oct 2021 #105
The Internet and other media are a concern wnylib Oct 2021 #107
Never fear. The Dark Web is a whole different ball game. Tommymac Oct 2021 #109
I have zero knowledge of the dark web, wnylib Oct 2021 #112
That is why I mentioned it. Tommymac Oct 2021 #116
The Federalist Society is a powerful fascist organization that is of one of the greatest threats. olegramps Oct 2021 #92
Yep, wingnut busy little bees working to destroy America Cyrano Oct 2021 #114
I agree with you. yardwork Oct 2021 #2
I don't know if you're right but I sure as hell hope not luv2fly Oct 2021 #3
Where individual members of the military wnylib Oct 2021 #33
So that would potentially mean soldier against soldier? luv2fly Oct 2021 #41
I mostly agree with you, few realize the reason for clearing out the middle of the nation, ShazamIam Oct 2021 #4
And don't forget the blind followers lunatica Oct 2021 #6
The blind followers are the MAGA crowd KS Toronado Oct 2021 #87
1930s Germans were human beings. 2020s Americans are human beings. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2021 #7
Totally agree about preventing it. wnylib Oct 2021 #38
One can only hope that their dwindling number of followers Firestorm49 Oct 2021 #8
Both sides write in their forums that they fear and expect death camps from the other side Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2021 #9
They're peddling propaganda. I'm talking reality. Cyrano Oct 2021 #10
I had an example of how true that is wnylib Oct 2021 #40
One side has an actual basis for that fear. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #61
I agree 100% LiberalLoner Oct 2021 #11
A German author noted a while back; A HERETIC I AM Oct 2021 #12
Not That Farfetched DET Oct 2021 #13
They came within a hair DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #15
I don't think a corporate fascist tyranny is possible. Why would Hortensis Oct 2021 #84
Agree with your Russian analogy. The Enoki33 Oct 2021 #98
Sure. My husband's Jewish and we're both liberals surrounded Hortensis Oct 2021 #108
Yes. You could smell it with Reagan's righteousness, and Newt's Contract on America bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #78
Yes DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #14
They were okay with babies in cages. Grumpy Old Guy Oct 2021 #16
A large part of the West Coast is going to say no Auggie Oct 2021 #17
NY would be divided between fascists wnylib Oct 2021 #53
RE: Your Post...Yes, and we have Nukes. God help use ashredux Oct 2021 #18
I would think that nukes would be the first target of some of these fascist traitors. hadEnuf Oct 2021 #29
Not nukes because they would wnylib Oct 2021 #55
It would be the threat of them not the use of them. hadEnuf Oct 2021 #69
We've been down the brinksmanship road wnylib Oct 2021 #95
They would need the military and there would probably a civil war with military on both sides. marie999 Oct 2021 #19
I honestly can't what I think about this MissMillie Oct 2021 #20
We need to see the mortality numbers in swing states. An analysis of this would be illuminating. JudyM Oct 2021 #81
This can only happen if the armed forces support the dictator mrsadm Oct 2021 #21
The problem becomes when RW fascists at the top of the 6 branches start (or do now) to outnumber Celerity Oct 2021 #28
Traitor Flynn was a General, never forget. n/t Justice matters. Oct 2021 #51
Another possibility, and potentially just as ugly, is the break-up of the United States Silent3 Oct 2021 #22
Well, if they're fine with 700,000 Americans dying of covid, they're capable of anything. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #23
You're entitled to your opinion. I'm entitled to disregard it. brooklynite Oct 2021 #24
Yes..."Reality" is just an opinion. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #71
How is making claims about a potential future reality? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #73
Did you read this whole thread? LakeArenal Oct 2021 #91
you are right llashram Oct 2021 #25
I absolutely agree with you. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #26
+1 -K&R onetexan Oct 2021 #75
Being disabled I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #27
There is some safety in numbers. wnylib Oct 2021 #58
I was thinking of the disabled as well. And how much Ilsa Oct 2021 #83
Russia and the USA become the AXIS and multigraincracker Oct 2021 #31
I don't think China would side with anyone. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #54
We stayed out of WWII multigraincracker Oct 2021 #57
Agree. China would overtly stay out, wnylib Oct 2021 #59
They're developing supersonic cruise missiles, as does Russia. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #64
Surely all parties realize that it would be the end. wnylib Oct 2021 #67
But just one "accidental" spark (or "glitch") in any of these different "systems" could lead to... Justice matters. Oct 2021 #121
If not camps, then what else would these fascist animals have in mind? hadEnuf Oct 2021 #32
I don't think you're nuts CanonRay Oct 2021 #34
Spot on, on all topics.... BlueJac Oct 2021 #35
I do not think you are nuts OR that you are overreacting. Might your middle name be Cassandra? calimary Oct 2021 #36
I disagree that our Dem leaders are being complacent. wnylib Oct 2021 #62
I hope you're right! calimary Oct 2021 #68
I get it. I am plenty pissed off and worried wnylib Oct 2021 #97
Not complacent. But maybe ineffectual. Jakes Progress Oct 2021 #101
Have you noticed Dem strategy re: every RW outrage & crime in recent decades? Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #102
I opposed the "look forward" attitude back when wnylib Oct 2021 #106
All it gets us is running around in circles and wringing our hands calimary Oct 2021 #124
Thank you for expressing my own feelings. Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #66
Biden can not leave office in 2024. Jon King Oct 2021 #37
Agree. Biden will need to run again. Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #47
So even if he loses we should do what they attempted? CrackityJones75 Oct 2021 #72
I have no doubt this could happen in the US! These are very dangerous times. I still think RKP5637 Oct 2021 #39
Republicans Are A Disease DanieRains Oct 2021 #42
Genocide has already happened here and can happen again. Cobalt Violet Oct 2021 #43
So... raptor_rider Oct 2021 #44
this is why I own guns rdking647 Oct 2021 #45
This is why I often wonder if we should move to Canada. calimary Oct 2021 #50
Lol! Ok USALiberal Oct 2021 #65
Totally agree. If you're nuts, I'm right there with you. Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #46
Pastor Martin Niemoller quote... alwaysinasnit Oct 2021 #49
We should stop them now....much easier Red Mountain Oct 2021 #56
You answered my question moondust Oct 2021 #60
I can't add anything that hasn't already been said about this. RVN VET71 Oct 2021 #63
In the end, I'm hopeful that our diverse population might save us. Mister Ed Oct 2021 #70
I have a question. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #74
Here's one idea Cyrano Oct 2021 #94
War is Hell Roy Rolling Oct 2021 #76
Amidst the war and overt holocaust atrocities of WWII bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #77
Yes, agreed. THEY always talk about the left putting THEM in camps and killing them with vaccines LymphocyteLover Oct 2021 #79
Take some time to watch police body cam video. The Jungle 1 Oct 2021 #80
Important post. IMO the most important thing we can do is start excelling at messaging. JudyM Oct 2021 #82
that's a huge, problem, yes., Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #103
Caught him on Colbert last night. JudyM Oct 2021 #111
Sadly for the state of my anxieties, I totally agree with you. lark Oct 2021 #85
Doom and gloom. Death camps? People here like to over-react and freak out. Calista241 Oct 2021 #86
Oh bullshit. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #88
What "hurts Dems" is people who profess to know what hurts Dems. nt live love laugh Oct 2021 #100
You might want to read what Germans and others are saying about what's happening here. JudyM Oct 2021 #113
I know I tout this book a lot... Act_of_Reparation Oct 2021 #117
We've let it slide too long. Just this week, TX GOPs essentially stole minorities' JudyM Oct 2021 #118
This truly is our last chance. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #89
I don't think you're nuts, Cyrano. Texin Oct 2021 #90
see post #94 above Cyrano Oct 2021 #96
One thing i am quite sure of is that in 3 or 4 years, we will look back on these days and think, world wide wally Oct 2021 #93
They're already here. "Gay conversion" anyone? TrogL Oct 2021 #110
Someone tell these two self-absorbed ditzes LiberalLovinLug Oct 2021 #115
Plant needs pruning! czarjak Oct 2021 #120
[b]I understand your deep alarm and utmost concern. Lotus54 Oct 2021 #119
I take exception with only 1 point in your post... Scalded Nun Oct 2021 #122
Too many believe "It can't happen here." Well, look at Texas. Cyrano Oct 2021 #123
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