Everything To Fear But The Fear Itself

AutocracyRising?
BailoutVille


There is a reason why our good friend and fellow baseball enthusiast Laura, who believes, as far as I can tell, in all that can be truly exceptional about America, moved to Canada.

And now, in her eyes at least, it looks like this 'socialism for the rich' that is coming with this Wall Street bailout of the Greedheads has only served to further reinforce her greatest fear.

But not for the reasons you might expect:

The US Government has seized control of the largest, most powerful insurance company in the country, along with the entire mortgage industry and large portions of the financial services industry.

The US Army is in training for domestic operations.

The Republican candidate for president suspends his campaign.

And all this must be seen in context of a Government that has been systematically expanding its powers and operating as an autocracy, a Government that was not elected by popular vote in the first place, then fixed elections to maintain its power.

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For a long time, I've been wondering if the White House junta would cancel the 2008 elections....

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Last night we were watching the Red Sox with our laptops in front of us. I saw the headline "McCain Suspends Campaign" in my CBC feed, and my heart froze. I read it to Allan* and we looked at each other in shock. What is happening?

I fear my fears are coming true.


Now please do not discount her sentiments out of hand because, while she is both an idealist and an activist, Laura is no wild-eyed radical.

I just hope we don't screw up the safe haven she and her partner, and so many others, like Bob and drf, have run to.

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