As Fascism Takes Root

Bow down to the demagogues

They gain their power when they prey on your fears

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They keep their control by feeding your bigotry

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They keep you safe by denying you freedom

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They intimidate to discourage dissent

When fascism comes to America

It will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross

As fascism takes root in America

It is welcomed by the sound of thunderous applause

Bow down to the demagogues

They form your opinion with state controlled propaganda

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They discredit opposition with disinformation

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They spy on you in the name of manufactured paranoia

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They imprison subversives to set an example

When fascism comes to America

It will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross

As fascism takes root in America

It is welcomed by the sound of thunderous applause

Bow down to the demagogues

They embrace Christianity to exploit childlike naivety

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They invoke morality to justify discrimination

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They disregard the laws that keep you in line

Bow down to the demagogues

They appeal to your patriotism to blindly follow

When fascism comes to America

It will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross

As fascism takes root in America

It is welcomed by the sound of thunderous applause