By Stella Morabito, The Federalist - "So, how would it ever be possible for a free society like America to succumb to such tyrannical forces?... in this three-part series, I hope to map out six stages that lead us into this dangerous direction. Within each phase, several trends take hold. ... 1.) Laying the groundwork, 2.) Propaganda, 3.) Agitation, 4.) State takeover of society’s institutions, 5.) Coercing conformity, 6.) Final solutions.