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The Ten Steps to Fascism (based on an article by Naomi Wolf)
It is very difficult and arduous to create and sustain a democracy - but history shows that closing one down is much simpler. You simply have to be willing to take these 10 steps. As difficult as this is to contemplate, it is clear, if you are willing to look, that each of these 10 steps has already been initiated today in the United States by the Bush administration.
1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
2. Create a special prison system for enemies of the regime
3. Develop a group of enforcers who work outside the law
4. Spy on private citizens
5. Infiltrate opposition groups with secret police
6. Detain and harass people who have not committed any crimes
7. Threaten the livelihood of people who oppose, criticize, or expose the government
8. Control the press and spread disinformation
9. Convince the public that dissent equals treason
10. Suspend the rule of law
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Posted by friendofnemo on 2007-11-06 22:13:22 | Rating: | Views: 88
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I would add to this list: Militarize the police
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Posted by friendofnemo
on 2007-11-09 05:08:23
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