The "Tipping Point" and "Critical Mass" Are We There Yet?
We have, in my opinion, indeed reached the precipice that so many historians, journalists and a number of elected officials have been talking about. The majority of Americans are blissfully unaware that this country is just a micron’s width away from fascism. There will be no announcement or fanfare when we reach that point. It will not be headlined in the newspapers or talked about on television.

As there will be no announcement on embracing fascism, there will also be no one to turn to for help. There will be nobody responding to a concerned citizen’s 911 call. There will be no powerful lobby that will fight for your constitutional rights. We may still have elections to give a semblance of legitimacy for the Federal Government and there may even be “First Amendment Zones” where you can vent your frustration toward an unresponsive government where no one can see or hear you. You will be monitored, and your communications with others will be subject to scrutiny, in the name of fighting a global war on terror. Criminals are increasingly called “terrorists” in order to deprive them of their constitutional rights. A designation of “terrorist” or “terrorist supporter” will mean no rights to representation by a lawyer; no charges need be filed against you and you will not have a right to a swift and speedy trial judged by your peers. You can be held indefinitely and tortured during interrogations and the government does not have to produce incriminating evidence against you.

This scenario is already in place and operating. We torture, kidnap, eavesdrop and censor. There is no next step in the process, everything has already been done. There are no more preparations that need to be done.