How to become a banana republic

Last night John Hinderaker asked “Are we becoming a banana republic?” In “Commandante Obama,” Peter Robinson traces the path to becoming a banana republic in three easy steps. It starts with a cult of the leader. It is followed by nationalization and the suppression of free speech. Robinson concludes that Obama has made impressive strides down the path in his first 60 days in office.

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