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6. Read Christopher Hedges' book _American Fascists_ (about RW Christian Dominionism).

Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:18 AM

Mar 2016

He also says extreme tolerance of intolerance allows intolerance to destroy a tolerant society.

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Latest example of violence at Trump rally Elmergantry Mar 2016 #1

There is wisdom Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #2

Excellent quote Fairgo Mar 2016 #3

Popper also wrote Chitown Kev Mar 2016 #4

Good point, I didn't read it that rigidly Rebkeh Mar 2016 #9

Yes rusty quoin Mar 2016 #7

Yeah, I like this quote but I am flexible in how I read into it Rebkeh Mar 2016 #8

American law is more protective of free speech, and properly so, IMO Jim Lane Mar 2016 #11