...to protect themselves from dastardly liberals! Or as Sinclair Lewis is supposed to have said: "When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross," to defend both against the liberals! It's temping to laugh at this, but bear in mind that Carlson and his acolytes are deadly serious. Add this to the list of reasons "America is doomed."
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