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Could it happen here?Only if the people stop fighting and give up.
Until we can rid ourselves of this authoritarian tyrant, we have no choice but to remain vigilant.
Presidents are not Kings.
I think most Americans do not believe it could ever happen. Others think someone else will fix it, the remaining government won't let it happen, and some will literally fight in the streets.
I see a lot of passing the buck.
trof
(54,256 posts)It Can't Happen Here is a semi-satirical 1935 political novel by American author Sinclair Lewis,[1] and a 1936 play adapted from the novel by Lewis and John C. Moffitt.
Published during the rise of fascism in Europe, the novel describes the rise of Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, a politician who defeats Franklin Delano Roosevelt and is elected President of the United States, after fomenting fear and promising drastic economic and social reforms while promoting a return to patriotism and "traditional" values.
After his election, Windrip takes complete control of the government and imposes a plutocratic/totalitarian rule with the help of a ruthless paramilitary force, in the manner of Adolf Hitler and the SS.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)Thanks!
Initech
(100,100 posts)If only FZ were still alive today, I wonder what he would say about Trump?
milestogo
(16,829 posts)kentuck
(111,110 posts)But they may be ready for the final step in their takeover?
It's a nightmare that we can't wake up from.