Robert Reich: The Anatomy of Intolerance

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http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/08/25/the_anatomy_of_intolerance/

Connect the dots:

Many Americans (and politicians who the polls) don't want a mosque at Manhattan's Ground Zero.

An increasing percent believe the President is a Muslim.

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Economic fear is the handmaiden of intolerance. It's used by demagogues who redirect the fear and anger toward people and groups who aren't really to blame but are easy scapegoats.

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1. "...used by demagogues who redirect the fear and anger..."

Just like the Nazis did. It's the RNC/NeoCon/RW playbook - written by Herr Goebbels.