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5. Maybe the U.S. will be the exception to the rule

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 05:53 PM

Aug 28

I don't know if I believe that, but we have beat the odds so many times in history.

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I researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%. [View all] JBTaurus83 Aug 28 OP

Fascists are in it to win it at all costs. NCDem47 Aug 28 #2

Yes, once they get the power, PatSeg Aug 28 #4

There's a first time for everything. -misanthroptimist Aug 28 #3

Maybe the U.S. will be the exception to the rule PatSeg Aug 28 #5

I don't know if I believe it... -misanthroptimist Aug 29 #7

The optimist in me is quickly shrinking PatSeg Aug 29 #8

failed fascist takeovers Paul-EM Aug 28 #6

The point is they ALL eventually fail. valleyrogue Aug 29 #9