It Can't Happen Here discussion

It has been said during the lead-up to the 2016 election that Sinclair Lewis' study in fascism coming to America could prove to be prophetic. Now that the election is over, and Trump the victor, can it be said that he was right on the money? Has fascism actually come to America in the form of Donald Drumpf?

Haven't read the book, but will soon. Meantime, here's an example of fascist support for Trump:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/21/politic...

Matthew wrote: "It has been said during the lead-up to the 2016 election that Sinclair Lewis' study in fascism coming to America could prove to be prophetic. Now that the election is over, and Trump the victor, ca..."

Matthew wrote: "It has been said during the lead-up to the 2016 election that Sinclair Lewis' study in fascism coming to America could prove to be prophetic. Now that the election is over, and Trump the victor, ca..."

Monty J wrote: "Haven't read the book, but will soon. Meantime, here's an example of fascist support for Trump:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/21/politic... No, hopefully.

Monty J wrote: "Haven't read the book, but will soon. Meantime, here's an example of fascist support for Trump:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/21/politic..."

Matthew wrote: "It has been said during the lead-up to the 2016 election that Sinclair Lewis' study in fascism coming to America could prove to be prophetic. Now that the election is over, and Trump the victor, ca..."

Monty J wrote: "Haven't read the book, but will soon. Meantime, here's an example of fascist support for Trump:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/21/politic..."

It's an interesting read.

Sinclair Lewis' prophetic novel "It can't happen here" warns us that elements of fascism already exists in the dark corners of our society ;lying in wait , ready to mug our democracy. If you are one who pays attention to whats going on in this country this is a must read.

Nelson

To certain extent. College students should read it now. The rest of us should re-read it, again.

I read it last year as a result of listening to the "Trumpcast" podcast from Slate. While it is obviously dated, I found the merging of politics with entertainment to be extremely prescient. I echo the others that if you haven't read it yet, it is a useful read.

Read it, re-read it. Keep this book, 1984, and other dystopian novels on your bookshelf. Many have seemed to evolve into experts on this jandra, not by choice but by reading the news.