Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

[dipsydoodle]

From Hitler to Pinochet and beyond, history shows there are certain steps that any would-be dictator must take to destroy constitutional freedoms. And, argues Naomi Wolf, George Bush and his administration seem to be taking them all
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It is my argument that, beneath our very noses, George Bush and his administration are using time-tested tactics to close down an open society. It is time for us to be willing to think the unthinkable - as the author and political journalist Joe Conason, has put it, that it can happen here. And that we are further along than we realise.
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Conason eloquently warned of the danger of American authoritarianism. I am arguing that we need also to look at the lessons of European and other kinds of fascism to understand the potential seriousness of the events we see unfolding in the US.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html

I searched and couldn't find a previous post to this which surprises me. I came across it by accident today whilst looking up the stuff on Prescott Bush - BBC Radio 4.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1432456

[dkofos]

1. The NEXT 9/11 will be all that he needs to complete the takover.

[lpbk2713]

2. And it wouldn't surprise me to learn there's a MIHOP plan in the works.

I wouldn't put anything at all past these devious BushCo assholes.

[sarcasmo]

9. Exactly, when this happens you might finally see protests and it will be to late.

[dorkulon]

3. Another primer, "Top Ten Signs of the Impending US Police State (link)

http://www.alternet.org/rights/36553/

[Karenina]

5. Comparing Ulthmann's 10

to Naomi's 10 is an interesting exercise... :scared:

[dorkulon]

6. Indeed.

:scared: :scared:

[spinbaby]

4. Thank you

That was excellent.

[seemslikeadream]

7. 14 Characteristics of Fascism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVa1IvHdKc

[dipsydoodle]

11. If that's hasn't already been posted

in the video section then suggest maybe you post it there.:toast:

[John Q. Citizen]

8. Meanwhile, impeachment is off the table......All the top tier Dems parrot the "terrorists"

and "war on terror" themes.

For some reason, the Dems don't seem too concerned with our erosion toward fascism. I wonder why not?

[cutlassmama]

10. It would be prudent to find out why, all of a sudden, the tide has turned n/t