The Nazi state started by funding a certain police, granting it quasi immunity on the pretext of protecting the nation.

It may not turn into totalitarian, but if walks like a duck, sound like a duck, it's wise to wonder as it may very well be some poultry.

Of course, have to be careful. You might get targeted. People posting online are being targeted by official gov agencies now. Freedom of speech is kind of gone now.

The US Gestapo publicly broke a man’s legs yesterday. I understand why it might be comforting to have more nuance, but there really isn’t any to be found.