Communism took hold in Russia
by some fairly simple expedients.
this is a very good lesson in that.
Also, if you haven’t read Gulag Archipelago, you should at least read the abridged version to familiarize yourself with how the process of destroying a nation works, so you can understand it for yourself.
The russians saw this, and some recorded it , and they gave us warnings. We should be heeding those warnings.
It’s dry and long, but worth the read… sigh
As Bezmenov averred 25 years ago, it is probably too late to do anything to stop the takeover. This is why I think those in government have spoken and acted in what otherwise would seem too brash a manner: they believe they are unstoppable too. I surely hope your assessment of believers pans out for them in the manner you diagnose. Unfortunately it will still be bad for our posterity.
Perhaps there is great value in being forced to live thru terror and depravation and in needing to rebuild. If nothing else, that missing element known as humility will return one way or another.
He also said that unlike him, we will have no sanctuary in which to find refuge. Which reminds me: I recommend the movie “Escape.” It contained an effort by Hollywood during wartime to affect some Nazi apparatchiks that seems to have been somewhat helpful for those who did get aid and survive. Maybe it and how it parlays sentiments will help you reach whatever is still human in USSA apparatchiks.
Looks like the whole hour-and-twenty-minute program is here: http://youtu.be/y3qkf3bajd4
Pascal, re the movie Escape: Is that the Norma Shearer/Robert Taylor film from 1940? IMDB has a bazillion films under that title, but that looks like the one you’re referring to.
Yes, Nathan, that is the one. Here is a clip that provides an insight on the fix we find ourselves in today:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJQIqDx_dYw
Exactly how can we take that lawyer’s advice?