When ‘change’ overcomes a people

The economic crisis hit. The people were longing for a leader. The markets were tanking. People were scared and wanted someone to lead them.

The previous administration had, according to the majority of the people, brought about depression and despair.

The people had to find scapegoats. Who was at fault? The rich? The noble elite? The government? Certain groups who had special business privilege?

Then, someone very few people had ever heard of came on the scene. His speeches were inspiring. His oratory was loved by most. “This is a man who can save us,” they chanted.

Some tried to warn that this new man may not be what he appeared. The naysayers were laughed at. He won. Change had come.

Now, it was time to lead.

Firstly, he found his scapegoats to blame the bad economic times on. He blamed the previous government. He blamed the elite. He blamed, he blamed, he blamed. He threw his best speeches at them. He made millions angry at the entities and the people responsible. Most cheered. Very few spoke against.

Next, he promised public works jobs to get the unemployed back to work. A big majority cheered. Few spoke against.

Thirdly, he set out to take ultimate control of those institutions deemed the instigators of the financial crisis. The government became primary owners in many industries and banks. The people cheered. They didn’t know it, but their nation became a socialist nation practically overnight. Most cheered. Some spoke against.

After that, he set out to control all media outlets. Some cheered. Some warned against. Those who warned against were silenced.

Along with these measures, the leader began ruling without listening to, or caring about, what the others in government were saying about his methods. There was no one left to oppose him.

Then, at some point down the road, it was too late to turn back. The light came on for millions. “What have we done,” they cried. But they could do nothing. The people, won over by a man with great political skill and power of oratory, had submitted too much power, and there was nothing they could do. Yes, change had come.

And the Third Reich reigned.

Shannon Castleman

 

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