[Carry_Okie]

I am certainly not advocating it, just pointing out what is likely to happen.

You won't get a dispute about that from me. Government has successfully raised generations of Americans successively more incapable of self-government.

[gafusa]

Definitely. Unfortunately I cannot see any solution. Any idea how we can get out of this mess? Self government requires the highest levels of morality and responsibility, with those almost gone, it seems rule by the people will die. People will willingly accept a benevolent right-wing dictatorship, as it would probably impose the fair tax, would definitely take economic action against countries like China, expand domestic energy, and crush crime, likely in a some what draconian manner, and seal the border. The economy would boom, gas prices would drop, people would feel safe, and they would then not rebel. The only reason the Soviet Union fell was because of its economic model, you can buy the populace off with economic prosperity and security, and create a nearly invulnerable regime. People care about themselves far more than principles, so it is easy. People will trade liberty for money and security. People only really opposed the fascist regimes when the war went bad, causing shortages and feelings of insecurity.