The allusion to Facism stretches somewhat but is still appropriate. Its a soft glove facism. One must remember that National Socialism was the rage from Wilson’s time through its degeneration into Hitlerism. Prior to that, many key politicians, even in the US were singing its praises and mimicking its policies…FDR took special note.
What is missing with Obama is the “nationalist” fervor. He is more of an internationalist and hence, socialist. Facism was viewed by pureblood socialists as merely as step by capitalists to a more middle road toward pure socialism.
Our desire for security is not only eroding our liberty; it is also making us open to the altering of our economy in ways we will decry shortly. Charismatic leaders need crisis to maintain their popularity with the masses. Each economic crisis will be “spun” to further entrench his policies and power…with massive media trumpeting to assure the masses are brought in-line.
The mass media is complicit and will be until his policies threaten and contrain them…its coming…just give it time…
