If you think the "it can't happen here" mentality is strong in the U.S., you need to talk to some "(wo)man on the street" Euro types. Rome is burning, and these people are far closer and far more oblivious to it.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." TJ
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing". EB
