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Things I never thought I'd read
October 24, 2006 ( politics )
Now that habeas corpus and other basic rights, including the right not to be tortured while interrogated, have now been deemed unnecessary, more Americans than ever have been thinking of getting out the door while they still can. Getting Out: Your Guide to Leaving America (Process Books, January 2007) provides an informed consideration for all potential expats: where to go, how to get there, and how to live best outside the U.S....
(Via boingboing)
Kinda reminds me of a few quotes:
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross" -- Sinclair Lewis
"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to greater danger."-- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials
Posted by griffjon at October 24, 2006 10:28 AM
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