I too see the repeating of history as we speak and cope with a level of despair and anxiety I never imagined possible in the country I grew up in. Just yesterday, the NY Times ran a front page on busting the Bush administration with having presented HUNDREDS of tv news stories which were completely manufactured. Millions and millions of dollars were spent on production of bogus news stories for his entire presidency.

The chill you describe, I know so well. The only permissible speech right now is "support our troops."

And as for religeon, I don't dare say a word, even here, as to its culpability in all of this mess.

Its a tricky thing too, because i'm bipolar and reactive in general, I always wonder if i'm overreacting or being paranoid etc. But I've checked out immigration laws now in canada and spain.

BTW, this thread will probably get shut down. Religeon and Politics, blah blah blah. Don't take it personally when that happens. You can always pm me, and we can rant and rave together. I'm sure you'll pick up a few sympathizers here. tc.