"For Democrats the coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to destroy the economy, defeat Trump, and get Americans used to following orders – no matter how absurd."

Don Feder reports in part in FrontPage Magazine,

Initially, fascists operate through the framework of a democracy. Hitler came to power democratically.

But, little by little, citizens become subjects – surrendering hard-won freedoms to meet “the crisis” at hand – economic collapse, power said to be concentrated in the wrong hands (the 1%, or the Jews), climate change or a pandemic. Liberty is leached away. If people meekly obey, the fascists are encouraged to go further and further.

Propaganda is an important part of any fascist movement. The Democrats’ propaganda machine – AKA: the mainstream media -- is finely tuned and can turn on a dime.

Currently, anyone who suggests that restrictions should be lifted is irresponsible and a danger to society. In February, suggesting that changes may be needed to counter the outbreak was said to promote panic. In both cases, Democrats said Trump was to blame.

...Former Obama advisor and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said never let a crisis go to waste. For Democrats the coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to destroy the economy, defeat Trump, and get Americans used to following orders – no matter how absurd.

As they move toward their nominating convention, perhaps the Democrats should have armbands to complement their face masks.

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