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They didn't say it was a fascist plot. And, well, it's factual that the origin of policing in the U.S. is in enforcing slavery and post-slavery racism. All it takes is a large number of fascist-leaning people with government blessing to self-perpetuate. CAF is one way that happens. Cops rob people and then buy fancy coffee makers and other things to make their jobs more enjoyable. Very simple incentives enforce the power structure.


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