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How to Close an Open Society

Ten quick steps to facism: Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy Create a gulag Develop a thug caste Set up an internal surveillance system Harass citizens’ groups Engage in arbitrary detention and release Target key individuals Control the press Dissent equals treason Suspend the rule of law Thank goodness we live in America, where [...]

How to Close an Open Society

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Ten quick steps to facism:

  1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
  2. Create a gulag
  3. Develop a thug caste
  4. Set up an internal surveillance system
  5. Harass citizens’ groups
  6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release
  7. Target key individuals
  8. Control the press
  9. Dissent equals treason
  10. Suspend the rule of law

Thank goodness we live in America, where none of this could ever happen.

How to Close an Open Society

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