Quote Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
Based on the definition, I'd say a definate no for the U.S.:
Common to all definitions is the attempt to mobilize entire populations in support of the state and a political or religious ideology, and the intolerance of activities which are not directed towards the goals of the state, such as involvement with labour unions, churches or political parties.

We have multiple religious groups:
http://www.adherents.com/rel_USA.html#religions

Multiple political parties.........granted the top two are the favored but still:
http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm

We also have our share of Extremist/ Radical Groups which in a true Totalitarian system would not be tolorated.

Between these examples and the fact that people in media can actually get on the tube and bad mouth our leaders, policies, etc.......well, I think that covers it pretty well. I'll stick with a no to this one.

Have a good one!:thumbsup:
I see the US being in a transition phase into this.

Yes, we have many religiuos and political parties, however atm a specific religiuos and political party have the majority of the power. And the current political party at the helm, has used religiuos beliefs upon numeruos occasions the further their agenda.

I will say that even on these boards there is a certain pro US theme, that makes an enemy of those not waveing a flag and calling for war. Same thing we saw after 9/11 where anyone even questioning the governments REACTION to 9/11 was quikly called a terrorist supporter. I myself was acused of this while at work when simply pointing out that our government has lied to us in the past, and will lie to us in the future, and that the same propaganda our side slings is the same propaganda the enemy slings, all the sudden, i must be supporting terrorism.

We also have several labuor unions, but in the past the government has taken control over some in a call to arms against corruption. Example, the government involvement in the local 1 plumbers union in NYC.

Not only that, with many local unions parting ways with the ACLU not so long ago, it points to weaker unions, and republicans are historically anti union. Of Political, religiuos and unions groups, unions would be the easiest to break, and I would think would be the first target. And have already been targeted and weakened.

After that it would be political parties, this is already underway as well in my eyes, with the current pro US flag waveing theme, it creates a sort of group mob mentality. All they need to do is keep a threat in front of us, and show us the party with the most power and the best plan to defete the threat. Most will fall in line and get behind the party with the plan. The rest, well you must be unamerican and you must support terrorism, you damn dirty freedom hateing muslim supporters! GET BEHIND THE WINNING TEAM!

The religiuos groups will follow with the political groups, I know it seems a warped concept but our government is already involved with our churches, even in my own parish do they pray for our troops victory. Mind you its more subtle than that, more along the lines of pray for their safe return. Something noone would argue with, but along with their safe return is their victory, and the defete of their enemy. There is nothing but a win or lose mentality in religion, you are with us or against us, there is no middle ground. If your with us then you go to heaven, against us you go to hell.

WIN or LOSE, no middle ground, same as the war on terror.

The extremist groups are not tolerated in the US, need we discuss Waco, Ruby Ridge, the DC sniper, KKK, Islamic fundamentalists, pro life, pro chioce.

All that practiced extreme measures are dealt with, if you have a cause and are willing to take someones life for that cause in this country, ultimatley your life will be taken. Stateing these groups actions are tolerated is false, any time they step over the line into takeing action, action is taken against them.

Our media only gives a token badmouthing, and some talking heads are so pro this admin its insane. Is our press free atm? Id say only partially, there isnt any investigative juornalism anymore, it died when they put Miller in prison.

Peace.:thumbsup:
Marlboroman Reviewed by Marlboroman on . Is America drifting towards Totalitarianism? (Discussion) Discussion question: Is America (Or the world, for that matter) drifting towards Totalitarianism in its attitude in general? I was having a discussion with my dad today about how people's attitudes in general go from one extreme (Very Liberal) to the other extreme (Very Conservative) in a pattern throughout history. Liberal times like the Baroque, Romantic, and Post-Modern eras (The latter being post-WWII till about now) and Conservative times like the Victorian/Modern era. Rating: 5