Yes, It Can Happen Here

by Michael Zak 

 

In 1935, Sinclair Lewis wrote a novel that envisioned a political tragedy akin to the Obama administration.  It Can’t Happen Here is the story of Berzilius Windrip, a Democrat senator nominated for the presidency.

A charming, charismatic demagogue, he is elected by promising lots of free goodies for everyone.  Once in power, President Windrip ruins the economy, neutralizes Congress and cracks down on dissent.  He makes himself dictator, with assistance from a civilian national security force.
Berzelius Windrip mmm mmm mmm!

Yes, it can happen here.  What are you going to do about it?

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