275 - Old saying

Here's an old saying that bears repeating and some back up info I found.

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."
Sinclair Lewis, (It Can't Happen Here, 1935)


Here are some characteristics of very *early* nazi rule, about 1933--1935, *before* the massacres. (from Joe T.)

1. Determined to move to one-party politics
2. Harassment and vilification of political opponents
3. Evoking God as guider of their destiny
4. Punishment of the "work-shy" (welfare), retarded, the aged, and homosexuals
5. Censorship of art forms as "degenerate" and "pornographic"
6. Marked and clandestine leanings toward closet homosexuality within party leaders
7. leanings toward racial purity and abolishing immigration
8. virulently anti-abortion
9. militarily aggressive
10. debt-driven, frantic economy
11. Feelings of having a superior form of government
12. hatred of liberalism in all forms