naomi wolf on teh ten steps necessary in fascist takeover in the context of the events ongoing in the empire;

We've arrived at an incredible time in our nation's history where the Right and the Left accuse each other of being fascist. Dictators have learned from one another over time and developed a blueprint for closing down an open society. The map is time tested and you'll find certain elements are completely necessary for authoritarian control of a society. How many of these are currently in play in the U.S.?

The 10 essential steps the state must implement to take total control are:

1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy.

2. Create secret prisons where torture takes place.

3. Develop a thug caste or paramilitary force not answerable to citizens.

4. Set up an internal surveillance system.

5. Harass citizens' groups.

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