> The idea that there has been some sort of secret coup d'etat, and the
> Republic has been stolen, is a constant and continuing left-liberal
> "meme" (the best word in this case, though I don't abide by
> "mimetics") and I think if you look back, it is a constant
> "explanation" in U.S. history.
It's sort of assumed to be a fact since there are so many warnings about the likelihood in the bill of rights.