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In reply to the discussion: Will the youth of America be willing and able to stop fascism? [View all]LonePirate
(13,417 posts)2. Not without a lot of violence and even that may not be enough.
Fascist leaders do not easily give up control once they have and they will typically utilize whatever means they can to maintain their rule. They will issue false claims of security issues or terrorism or they will wrap themselves in the flag or a devotion to a deity. They will use whatever means necessary to quell the rebellion. Their followers/cultists will stand behind them every step of the way as being out of power scares them more than anything once they have actually held said power.
There are some very dark clouds on the horizon for this country.
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A big chunk of America is toxically mentally ill because of the churches and religious leaders they
PufPuf23
Jul 2022
#39
It's a shame their elders did such a shitty job raising and educating them. nt.
Mariana
Jul 2022
#44
60's era also deeply influenced by Vietnam and the draft. Nothing like being sent against your will
hlthe2b
Jul 2022
#6
So I guess that you think that since my generation accelerated the end of the Vietnam War
Chainfire
Jul 2022
#18