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davidthegnome

(2,983 posts)
9. Good post
Wed Apr 4, 2012, 05:53 PM
Apr 2012

I also liked the OP - I think you're both right, to an extent. There are freedoms still, rights and protections that keep us from truly becoming a fascist state, though that time may be approaching. I am proud of the President, proud of the American people for electing him and look forward to what else he may accomplish if given the opportunity.

That said, political forums are monitored frequently by government agencies, as are the most popular blogs and sources of news. At this present time, it would be absurdly difficult if not impossible to maintain any sort of control over freedom of speech here on the net (where I expect we find the "real truth" more often than we would from the MSM). There have, however, been a number of attempts at censorship and government influence - mostly from the right wing. No, I do not think we are yet a fascist Country, I do believe though, that we are in danger of becoming one. The early warning signs are indeed there.

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Early Warning Signs Of Fascism [View all] MrScorpio Apr 2012 OP
Sounds just like Fox "News" and Republicans sakabatou Apr 2012 #1
Seems like were pretty much there, huh? n/t teddy51 Apr 2012 #2
Yes we are...and the little bit that is left is going fast... movonne Apr 2012 #6
One wonders how long it'll be before the GOP institutes Goose stepping. GopperStopper2680 Apr 2012 #3
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #4
Then it probably is a duck siligut Apr 2012 #5
If the right-wingers win in November, the conditions will be right. We'd have a dictatorship. I Cal33 Apr 2012 #26
Early signs of non-fascism Nye Bevan Apr 2012 #7
Good post davidthegnome Apr 2012 #9
yes tiny elvis Apr 2012 #12
If Democrats win the presidency and large majorities in both houses of congress, Cal33 Apr 2012 #29
"Disdain for Human Rights"? gratuitous Apr 2012 #8
Disdain for intellectuals and the arts? abelenkpe Apr 2012 #10
there's your modern day right winger fascisthunter Apr 2012 #11
Welcome to the Republican Party Iliyah Apr 2012 #13
. Go Vols Apr 2012 #14
We are there Marley01 Apr 2012 #15
We also can not in all honesty blame only the GOP anymore, those things are being expanded, Dragonfli Apr 2012 #19
Absolutely, and chervilant Apr 2012 #34
It does not appear that that mote will recieve any care in the immediate future, such is the way of Dragonfli Apr 2012 #36
So it finally got here. Autumn Apr 2012 #16
United States... cbrer Apr 2012 #17
It was over for america when that hate filled bag of rot stole the 1980 election libtodeath Apr 2012 #18
It's not fascism until it's 100% totalitarian. Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #20
Granted... But how do trends look though? nt MrScorpio Apr 2012 #25
Obvious treands will be dismissed by those claiming "historical perspective". Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #30
Uber charismatic leader... dont h8--appreciate Apr 2012 #21
Do you have any likely examples of a current or past fascistic Uber charismatic leader in mind? nt MrScorpio Apr 2012 #22
Forty minutes. lpbk2713 Apr 2012 #23
Nowhere near the speed record though MrScorpio Apr 2012 #24
... Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #32
yes Hollywood Raygun was the start!! Still worshipped today even after death like Peron or Mao lunasun Apr 2012 #35
So what's on TOMORROW'S Faux News' tv listing? krispos42 Apr 2012 #27
Like a NAZI? Octafish Apr 2012 #28
That Nasty Little COWARD! HangOnKids Apr 2012 #31
uh oh Phlem Apr 2012 #33
oh, no... we can't take you serious because you used the "N" word! fascisthunter Apr 2012 #37
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