tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11093162.post8399072610480265330..comments2024-03-23T19:16:01.555-07:00Comments on Can it happen here?: Let's pop this hate balloonjaninsanfranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11093162.post-91981966406414495902010-08-15T14:15:56.929-07:002010-08-15T14:15:56.929-07:00You are right that the economy makes it a ripe med...You are right that the economy makes it a ripe medium for hate mongers. The Great Depression brought forth the popularity of Father Coughlen and Amy Semple McPherson. Another downturn gave Joe McCarthy power.<br /><br />During hard times people look for a scapegoat and that's why we have the rise of the hate mongers. <br /><br />More people need to speak out against this malevolent trend. You make that point well.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.com