10 steps to fascism

Filed in National by on September 25, 2007

1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
2. Create a gulag
3. Develop a thug caste
4. Set up an internal surveillance system
5. Harass citizens’ groups
6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release
7. Target key individuals
8. Control the press
9. Dissent equals treason
10. Suspend the rule of law

h/t blondesense

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  1. Von Cracker says:

    That process has happened quite often in the past within other countries than our own. But since it’s happening here, we can expect a completely dissimmilar outcome.

    What is it they say about doing the same thing over and over again, but each time expecting a different result…..?

    Oh yeah, Insanity! that’s it….