Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

Naomi Wolf is on Thom Hartmann's show right now, running down her list of easy steps to Fascism. Here's the simple list. How many do you recognize around you right now?

• 1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
• 2. Create a gulag
• 3. Develop a thug caste
• 4. Set up an internal surveillance system
• 5. Harass citizens' groups
• 6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release
• 7. Target key individuals
• 8. Control the press
• 9. Dissent equals treason
• 10. Suspend the rule of law