No W-An Alternate 2000s TL

[Lost Freeway]

The Bowling Green massacre gave Santorum carte blanche to go forward with his solution to "the Muslim problem."

In the aftermath of the massacre, hate crimes against American Muslims spiked precipitously. Thus Santorum was able to herd Muslims into "protective centers" supposedly to keep them safe from the wrath of those who did not distinguish between ordinary Muslims and terrorists.

The reality, of course, was very different. The so-called protective centers were more like prisons, with conditions that would later be unfavorably compared to the treatment Japanese-Americans received during WW2.

While there was a large outcry, a sizable number of Americans accepted it as necessary to keep the country safe from terrorism.

Chris Hedges, Santorumstan: Life Under American Theocracy, 2012

 

[Mira Starlight]

The Bowling Green massacre gave Santorum carte blanche to go forward with his solution to "the Muslim problem."

In the aftermath of the massacre, hate crimes against American Muslims spiked precipitously. Thus Santorum was able to herd Muslims into "protective centers" supposedly to keep them safe from the wrath of those who did not distinguish between ordinary Muslims and terrorists.

The reality, of course, was very different. The so-called protective centers were more like prisons, with conditions that would later be unfavorably compared to the treatment Japanese-Americans received during WW2.

While there was a large outcry, a sizable number of Americans accepted it as necessary to keep the country safe from terrorism.

Chris Hedges, Santorumstan: Life Under American Theocracy, 2012

Well, shit. At least now we know that there's a chance he's going to be out by '12. Phew.

That book title, though. So accurate. Santorumstan!

 

[Knightmare]

Well, shit. At least now we know that there's a chance he's going to be out by '12. Phew.

That book title, though. So accurate. Santorumstan!

I'd say sooner, takes like a year or two to write books usually.

 

[Prince Daemon Targaryen]

Desperation begets desperate measures.
Knowing Lost Freeway, he'll just give us President McKinney for two years

 

[LastKingOfMaryland]

The Bowling Green massacre gave Santorum carte blanche to go forward with his solution to "the Muslim problem."

In the aftermath of the massacre, hate crimes against American Muslims spiked precipitously. Thus Santorum was able to herd Muslims into "protective centers" supposedly to keep them safe from the wrath of those who did not distinguish between ordinary Muslims and terrorists.

The reality, of course, was very different. The so-called protective centers were more like prisons, with conditions that would later be unfavorably compared to the treatment Japanese-Americans received during WW2.

While there was a large outcry, a sizable number of Americans accepted it as necessary to keep the country safe from terrorism.

Chris Hedges, Santorumstan: Life Under American Theocracy, 2012

 

[O'Alexis 89]

It's been a while since I last checked this TL, let's see what happe--

GOD DAMMIT LOOOOOOST!

 

[Lost Freeway]

AMERICA DOWNGRADED TO "PARTLY FREE" BY FREEDOM HOUSE

Reuters, January 1, 2008

In its annual Freedom in the World report, the NGO Freedom House has given the United States of America a rating of "Partly Free"-the first time America has received a such rating.

The report cites factors like the Seditious Media Act, the suppression of anti-government protests, and the disappearance or prosecution of several prominent critics of the Santorum administration as the reason behind the downgrade.

 

[Redcoat]

Goddamit you. I need more updates!

 

[Mira Starlight]

AMERICA DOWNGRADED TO "PARTLY FREE" BY FREEDOM HOUSE

Reuters, January 1, 2008

In its annual Freedom in the World report, the NGO Freedom House has given the United States of America a rating of "Partly Free"-the first time America has received a such rating.

The report cites factors like the Seditious Media Act, the suppression of anti-government protests, and the disappearance or prosecution of several prominent critics of the Santorum administration as the reason behind the downgrade.

Oh, shit. Oh, shit. This is just the beginning of the end.

 

[HesitatedEye]

Oh, shit. Oh, shit. This is just the beginning of the end.

Or it's the end of the beginning.

 

[Mira Starlight]

Or it's the end of the beginning.

…Oh, damn.

 

[O'Alexis 89]

AMERICA DOWNGRADED TO "PARTLY FREE" BY FREEDOM HOUSE

Reuters, January 1, 2008

In its annual Freedom in the World report, the NGO Freedom House has given the United States of America a rating of "Partly Free"-the first time America has received a such rating.

The report cites factors like the Seditious Media Act, the suppression of anti-government protests, and the disappearance or prosecution of several prominent critics of the Santorum administration as the reason behind the downgrade.

We've reached Election Year. Santorum will be more active, making the TSA not free at all.

 

[Lost Freeway]

We've reached Election Year. Santorum will be more active, making the TSA not free at all.

Implying the TSA wasn't already not free to begin with.

 

[troosvelt_68]

I wonder how long before they simply abolish the GOP in this TL

 

[Mira Starlight]

Implying the TSA wasn't already not free to begin with.

Using the acronym TSA makes me think of the Transportation Security Administration. Although, ITTL, I imagine that would also be very… strict, to say the least.

 

[LastKingOfMaryland]

AMERICA DOWNGRADED TO "PARTLY FREE" BY FREEDOM HOUSE

Reuters, January 1, 2008

In its annual Freedom in the World report, the NGO Freedom House has given the United States of America a rating of "Partly Free"-the first time America has received a such rating.

The report cites factors like the Seditious Media Act, the suppression of anti-government protests, and the disappearance or prosecution of several prominent critics of the Santorum administration as the reason behind the downgrade.

Next update: SANTORUM IMPOSES MARTIAL LAW, ALL ELECTIONS CANCELLED

 

[Mira Starlight]

Next update: SANTORUM IMPOSES MARTIAL LAW, ALL ELECTIONS CANCELLED

SANTORUM DECLARES WAR ON THE WORLD

Okay, he probably won't go that far, but this is a Lost Freeway TL.

 

[BNSF1995]

SANTORUM DECLARES WAR ON THE WORLD

Okay, he probably won't go that far, but this is a Lost Freeway TL.

SANTORUM REPEALS FIRST AMENDMENT, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PRESIDENTIAL CRITICS EXECUTED PUBLICLY AND PAINFULLY FOR TREASONOUS COMMENTS.

 

[Lost Freeway]

Using the acronym TSA makes me think of the Transportation Security Administration. Although, ITTL, I imagine that would also be very… strict, to say the least.

God-fearing American citizens have nothingnto fear.

 

[Starfox5]

God-fearing American citizens have nothingnto fear.

If they fear God but have nothing to fear, then that means there is no God!