If there is ever a fascist takeover in America, it will come not in the form of storm troopers kicking down doors but with lawyers and social workers saying. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

Jonah Goldberg
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If there is ever a fascist takeover in America, it will come not in the form of storm troopers kicking down doors but with lawyers and social workers saying. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." It's unlikely that someone will announce over the radio, “I am the new leader of the United States.” But you can be sure that someone is helping to make sure they get elected by taking advantage of our own ignorance.

Source: Liberal Fascism: The Secret History Of The American Left From Mussolini To The Politics Of Meaning

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