@Eli1, [repost with typo corrections] That's crossed my mind a few times, yes.
Right now it feels like we're on pause. So that everything that has happened in rapid succession to corrupt and alter our sense of security in faith and social interaction and of course nomenclature can catch up with our emotions and intellects need to adjust to this new order of things.
I don't think the Alex Jones trial should be taken lightly either. I think his was the pivotal example of PC run its deep coarse. I think the intention is to set a foundation to amend the first amendment. With the Jones trials setting a precedent to that end.
During Bush 43's terms in office he learned of a website that highlighted his verbal faux pas. ''Bushisms'', as they were called.
In an interview Bush was asked about his thoughts on the site. He remarked, there is such a thing as too much freedom.
Also during his time as president he established free speech zones, in cities, even D. C, where he was to appear and address the public.
These zones were far removed from the dias upon which he would give his address.
And insured he would not hear his detractors protests, not would the media pick it up in their coverage unless they chose to feature the protestor's in their reporting.
And of course during his presidency the U. S Patriot act was passed. And has continued to be renewed under Obama and Trump, even if amended in parts.
And don't forget Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act. An act that erases our Constitutional rights and protections under the rules of jurisprudence.
Arrest without warrant, no right to legal council, bail, and indefinite detention pre-trial, adding, with no guarantee of trial.
This offense, illegal on its face,has also been reiterated ,let to remain in force, by President Trump. Who signed to renew its authority.
All of that, and more, are in my view like foundation stones being strategically placed so to bring America into the prophesied new worlds order. Communism? Like unto that yes.
However I think the social experiment that was intertwined with the viral warfare act of COVID-19 forewarns of Authoritarianism as well.
Essential Workers! A title that ''legally'' permitted certain of us to leave our homes so to labor and serve others in necessary areas of our local economy. Grocery stores, pharmacies, fuel providers, emergency services.
Whereas others were forbidden to exit their homes.
Then the phrase, ''If you see something say something, arrived. Policing of our communities by our community. Neighborhood Watch expanded at a federal level invoking state participation.
Some states featured public service broadcasts telling viewers to telephone an emergency reporting number that appeared on screen, should they see their neighbors violating the lockdown rule.
One female mayor made news twice. Standing on a box in the middle of the street in an eastern neighborhood, using a bullhorn, she twice threatened residents whom that reporting system had brought to her attention.
These residents were having lockdown parties in their homes.
Residents were going to each other's homes over the span of days and partying. They were getting paid , stimulus checks, to stay home from work. So these folks were staying in as ordered. They were just gathering in large groups to party while locked down.
The mayor's second appearance included threat of arrests if this didn't stop!
Likely they were reported out of jealousy and revenge by those not invited to party.
No update followed to my knowledge if the arrests threat was ever pursued.
Meanwhile we later heard California's governor Newsom boasted a party at his mansion during one of the strictest state lockdown policies in the country. Not a mask in sight.Not even on the faces of the valets.
What a message that sent.
However, I think that social experiment and the push to overcome more of our liberties under the auspices of a viral threat was a test to see how far we'd bend to state and federal authority.
The test against our religious freedom of worship being the most aggregious.
I think what's coming will jump off sometime after the next presidential election.
An Authoritarian Dictatorship of sorts.