Symptoms Of A Totalitarian Police State. Does The USA Fit The Description?

[Lastamender]

"lock her up!! Lock her up!!" SOund familiar? You couldn't have her locked up because she hadn't committed any crimes.

Here's the Long List of Topics Republicans Want Banned From the Classroom

There are now 61 censorship bills proposed in 24 states. One legislator wants teachers to pay $10,000 for teaching "critical race theory."

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No, because the AG was not going to indict her. It has not been proven Trump did anything illegal by contesting an election. An ongoing project.

 

[Crepitus]

AG was not going to indict her

tRump sure tried to get them to.

and that's what trials are for.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

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Generally speaking, a “Police State” can be described as a totalitarian government that regulates or over-regulates a society by a set of very strict standards. It is usually run by a single individual or political party. It's possible that two parties can share control as long as both parties share a vision of complete control over the populace and are able to work in concert. Any deviation from that specific goal is seen as antagonistic towards the State and will be met with punitive actions.

Current Police States like China and North Korea practice mass surveillance through video monitoring; strategically placed cameras; and other forms of electronic surveillance like monitoring social media sites; cell phone traffic; etc.

It's very common for the leader or leaders of a Police State to persecute and/or arrest and/or assassinate their political opponents. This process is directed via those in power by use of police actions and/or “kangaroo courts” not unlike them found in Banana Republics.

Police States are prone towards censoring information not in line with the official, political narrative and are quick to push their political ideals and agendas via various indoctrination centers like public schools; media outlets (television, radio, newspapers, etc.); school boards meetings; signage; etc.

In your opinion, has the USA become a Banana Republic, Police State, or is she rapidly moving in that direction?

Definition of POLICE STATE

a political unit characterized by repressive governmental control of political, economic, and social life usually by an arbitrary exercise of power by police and especially secret police in place of regular operation of administrative and judicial organs of the government… See the full definition

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What aren’t you allowed to do exactly?

 

[Hutch Starskey]

We live in a time where people are punished for just stating their views. I'm a strong advocate of free speech but the government wants to shut it down.

Who has been punished for stating their views?

 

[Hutch Starskey]

Isn't that what's happening to Trump with that trumped up gag order?

Not in any way.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

Haven't Obama and Biden issued executive orders that stifle personal liberty? Isn't Biden's DOJ actively persecuting their political enemies? Remember what your first grade teacher taught you: “When you point your finger at others ... you have three pointing back at you.” Keep those words of wisdom in mind.

Ahh yes. Let’s all be guided by first grade wisdom.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

He does make a point. If a person is old enough to determine their gender AND can legally take action to create that gender than logically, they are old enough to own firearms, drink or take any other adult responsibility/privilege. They are also old enough to be held fully legally responsible for their actions.

Oh, and work too.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

The shut down of free speech on political social media sites like YouTube, and Facebook is a sign of a problem . All under the guise “oh it’s a private company”, which ironically it is left wingers saying that. Betraying American values.

When you have massively popular political platforms, like YouTube and Facebook, shutting down the free speech of Trump supporters and response Democrats say

“Its a private company “

When they should say

“that ain’t right “

Another problem is school boards penalizing and silencing parents who complain about boys going into girls bathrooms.

You aren’t required to patronize said platforms.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

They censored youTube, Facebook and twitter, moron.

Does USMB not moderate itself?

 

[Hutch Starskey]

True you have Stalinist show trials doing your dirty work.

What an awful world you have created for yourselves.

 

[DBA]

Who has been punished for stating their views?

You don’t recall Facebook and Twitter talking to the FBI regarding censorship during the election? People were censored for stating their opinions. The real issue is that the government was involved.

 

[berg80]

In your opinion, has the USA become a Banana Republic, Police State, or is she rapidly moving in that direction?

She will move in that direction if Trump is re-elected as it did during his first term.

 

[bripat9643]

Does USMB not moderate itself?

You seem intent on proving that you're the world's biggest moron.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

You don’t recall Facebook and Twitter talking to the FBI regarding censorship during the election? People were censored for stating their opinions. The real issue is that the government was involved.

You consider that as “being punished”?

 

[Hutch Starskey]

You seem intent on proving that you're the world's biggest moron.

Is that a no?

 

[ActionJackson]

She will move in that direction if Trump is re-elected as it did during his first term.

LOL. Open your eyes, bud! Trump wasn't and isn't perfect but Biden more damage to the USA in his first 6 months than Trump did in 4 years.

 

[ActionJackson]

Ahh yes. Let’s all be guided by first grade wisdom.

Speaking for yourself?

 

[BlindBoo]

Poor babies. Elect criminals to office and then whine like little bitches when justice catches up with them and gives them a court date.

 

[ActionJackson]

Poor babies. Elect criminals to office and then whine like little bitches when justice catches up with them and gives them a court date.

Unfortunately, justice hasn't caught up to Biden yet. We can all hope, though.

 

[DBA]

You consider that as “being punished”?

I see it as being a tenant of a totalitarian regimes.