Immanentize the Eschaton

As I write this, the House of Representatives has passed the final version of the (so-called) stimulus bill. Not a single Republican member voted for it; seven Democrat members voted against it. The bill is currently under debate in the Senate, where it is almost certain to pass. Our Congress will have ushered in a new era in US politics and government. The Feds have never had this much control of the economy outside of a world war.

Conservative talk radio hosts, such as Sean Hannity, tell us that the conservative movement is re-energized. House GOP leaders says the Republican members stood together on and for principle today. The over reach by the Democrats, and the failure of the (so-called) stimulus package will serve as a catalyst to get the GOP back in power in 2010 or 2012.

They’re probably right, but there’s a nagging question in the back of my mind:

Why do we think they’ll cede power peacefully? Fascists rarely do. (I told you it was a paranoid thought.)

I think we are entering another fascist moment in our history, as we did under Wilson, FDR, and LBJ (see Goldberg’s Liberal Fascism). The (so-called) stimulus bill was pushed through without public review, and in direct violation of promises made by congressional leaders and Obama. The mainstream media are in the tank for Obama and his programs. Modern communication makes it possible to assemble a mob in minutes. (Look at the crowds at BHO’s inauguration. Think how they could be turned if BHO doesn’t “succeed” because right-wingers sabotaged him). I believe the Dems will force through an amnesty for illegal immigrants, giving them millions of new voters on the democrat side. They will use every page in their playbook to stay in power.

Remember, they think that power is their birthright, and no one should take it from them. Will we have the iron to do what’s necessary if the time comes? They certainly will.