You're on the mark, my FRiend.
Anybody who ever lived under a dictatorship of any kind should have seen and felt the signs in the primaries and certainly after the '08 election.
Language changes: creeping Communist expressions, health "insurance" reform instead of health "care" reform, man-made disasters instead of terrorism, etc.
Body language: 0Dunga speeches and camera angles, broken promises with no accountability, auto CEOs interviews, the fear to oppose is evident.
Actions: threats such as: snitching, no opposition to Dear Leader, election fraud, Tsars, including one for the Internet, etc.
Thugs: the newly anointed "patriots", peoples army to defend the government (ACORN, SEIU, etc.), the suggestion to arm them as a "civilian defense force" as well-funded as the US Army, etc.
The Constitution: What Constitution? It's a living document, empathy in judges, appointing cheats and government personnel with wrap-sheets, etc.
Control the Media: not much needed there except for few Conservative outlets to work on.
Control the Military: The only bright spot that will eventually save the country. I don't see or hear any sign of change although I'm sure the Commies will try to carry favors with some generals. The fight for our lives started earlier than many realized. This isn't a Republican/Conservative or Democrat/Liberal war, it's purely American. However, it may fall along these lines, unfortunately.
If violence breaks out, I predict that the Media will be one of the biggest casualties.
Sorry, Jeff. I forgot to copy you.