During my intensive study of the French Revolution, which occurred around the time of the Repub Revolution of 1994, I was drawn to this dystopian novel by Sinclair Lewis. It was timely then and it is even more timely now. Yes, Fascism can happen, has happened, and continues to happen - here.
For those of you whom enjoy dystopian novels and/or detest the contemporary american political system, Sinclair Lewis' novel IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE (1935), about a fascist takeover of the USA, will spark the synapses in your brains. You will be amazed at how prescient and relevant this novel is today.
For those for whom thinking makes you dizzy, just read the Palin book if you read at all. At least, you'll be exercising your brain by reading something. Otherwise, enjoy your "Big Macs" and "Wheel of Fortune."
I don't know which is worse, the tyranny of the powerful or the tyranny of the stupid.
I'm very cranky today.
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