IF one is willing to concede the possibility, the current situation sure does seem to be close to what would be needed. Look at what is happening in Greece because of the PROPOSAL of reducing benefits. If a global economic collapse occurs, and "benefits" around the world disappear it is easy to expect world wide rioting, marshal law, emergency governmental action, etc. If chaos persists long enough famine, disease and war are likely to be widespread.
America, as a nation, is probably the the most distant from the mindset that would allow a global dictator to rise to power, and yet we are, collectively, not smart enough to see through the obvious deceptions of Obama. He has committed repeated blatant violations of the law and the constitution with impunity. It seems highly likely that he is in office illegally. Republican members of the house and senate do nothing about it. Frankly, I will not be surprised if he is reelected.
Come soon Lord Jesus.
By hook, or by Crook.
Even on FreeRepublic, many do not see the real battle. Even if he is defeated, it will be hard to undo what has already been put into place. I lay that at the feet of the E-Pub leadership that gave in on funding at every opportunity, and as recently as this week.
Social issues don't matter they cry, it is the economy stupid! Well the economy will likely not get any better as long as we elect unprincipiled thieves to office, and I include the top four in the leadership, in that category.