2006-12-19 23:15:24 · 15 answers · asked by Ron T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Hey Ron T,,, having checked out your other questions the only response I can formulate, aside from saying that of course America is not a police state, is to ask if you are either mentally retarded or just some shill for Iran, (or possibly some other islamofascist country where camels are seen as objects of sexual desire)?
The pathetically obvious manner in which you frame your infantile questions regarding 9/11 being an "inside job" are a laugh riot and a source of continuing humor. You fill an important position here on Yahoo Answers because, even though nobody who's parents aren't related or hasn't suffered a recent debilitating head injury takes you or your idiotic theories seriously, we have been in desperate need of a village idiot for some time now and you fill that role admirably. Keep up the good work junior!
2006-12-20 00:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by kfc13571 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For some people it may seem that it is. So far the courts have moved to uphold individual rights for the most part. When someone does not have money the system gives all the power to the state and wrongful convictions can happen.
2006-12-19 23:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have no right to ask that question. The CIA will be contacting you shortly. Please get your affairs in order because you will be taking a very, very long stay away from your family and friends. You'll need no clothing or other amenities so be ready. Let this be a warning to all others who ask such questions. Beware...
2006-12-19 23:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It is nothing of the sort. Actual police states are far, far worse.
2006-12-19 23:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, the real world of USA :
Drugs is the main trading in USA. More income you'll get from selling drugs in your neighbourhood.
USA has been well comfort Bush and his family, friends and his sponsor, Jewish people, Zionist.
USA will be a tyranny state when Israeli conquered all factors in USA.
2006-12-20 00:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not yet, but I believe we are headed that way fast. Especially when our own President and his Administration feels they don't need to follow the Constitution.
2006-12-20 04:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by j 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It has all the makings of a "Police state", but as long as they maintain regular elections, they should survive with at least the appearance of being a democracy. Disappearences, arrest and being held without charge are already in place, thanks to the Patriot Act. It has all the marks of being a "Facist" state. check out the following and see what you think...........
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The 14 Defining
Characteristics Of Fascism
by Dr. Lawrence Britt
Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia) and several Latin American regimes. Britt found 14 defining characteristics common to each:
1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism -
Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays. TOP
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights -
Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc. TOP
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause -
The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: raciel, ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc. [environmentalists?]
4. Supremacy of the Military
Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized. TOP
5. Rampant Sexism -
The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and homosexuality are suppressed and the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family institution. TOP
6. Controlled Mass Media -
Sometimes, the media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in wartime, is very common. TOP
7. Obsession with National Security -
Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses. TOP
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined -
Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically opposed to the government's policies or actions. TOP
9. Corporate Power is Protected -
The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and power elite. TOP
10. Labour Power is Suppressed -
Because the organizing power of labour is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed. TOP
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts -
Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. Free __expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked. TOP
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment -
Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption -
Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright stolen by government leaders. TOP
14. Fraudulent Elections -
Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections. TOP
2006-12-20 04:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might visit North Korea and see for yourself.
2006-12-19 23:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Under George Bush, yes... There is no doubt in my mind.
2006-12-20 00:05:36 · answer #9 · answered by Aadel 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not Yet but it is bordering on it. Each day our current government ( Bush &Co. )tries to strip more of our freedoms from us.
2006-12-19 23:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by bisquedog 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋