Misc. Ramblings

The American Conservative web site has an article entitled "Hunger for Dictatorship" (read it here) that declares there is a far right extremism permeating the US that dwarfs anything seen during the Cold War. The article quotes Mises Institute president Lew Rockwell as saying this new extremism "celebrates the shedding of blood, and exhibits a maniacal love of the state." The article goes on to say the most recent parallel era that this type of extremism occurred was in fascist Germany.

While many people would expect such talk from Michael Moore, that it's instead coming from noted conservatives should add impact to the already stunning message: The US may be on a track that can only lead to its doom. Although, the author optimistically seems to be saying there is still time to change course, the groundwork for fascism is already laid and I would say it is just a matter of when, not if, the Brown Shirts will rise again. YMMV. Insert disclaimer here.

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