Subject: Re: More life in blue cities
Bingo.

The only real differences I see is that a) we don't have a parliamentary system (they did), and b) there is no way someone would be granted dictatorial powers without seizing them (Hitler was granted that as Chancellor, but Hindenburg was President and could override...until he died, which left Hitler unopposed).

Hadn't heard of that book. Sounds interesting.

Yes, history is rhyming with current events. It's scary for anyone who is paying attention, and knows a bit of history.