[lbo-talk] martial law in US

[Jim Devine]

Wojtek:
> Charles, I agree with your comment re. Constitution and I am not a fan of
> the current political regime.  But it is not at all clear to me, why on
> earth would the powers that be want to impose a military rule/fascism other
> than as advertised (i.e. in response to an actual emergency).

Charles: 
> I'd say, in a few words, class strategic planning....

In addition, our noble and wise leaders instinctively take a punitive
approach to dealing with their social inferiors when they face little
or no serious opposition pushing them toward more democratic and
liberal approaches.

-- 
Jim Devine
"Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own way and let
people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante.