is the situation with the government taking over in V for Vendetta actaully possible in our future?
435745
Sadly, for all the apocalyptic liberals out there, this situation will not and can not take place in our (I am making the assumption that we are addressing America) future. The reason I say this is because our country has faced moments of unbelievable despair, terror and fear and has continually avoided the uprising of a despot. Even more so, as long as the constitution is in place this situation will not arise because we have this little idea of "balance of powers" ingrained into it. While I understand that many people believe that the team of Rumsfeld, Rice, Bush and Cheney are capable of creating a system similar to that in V for Vendetta, I have to say I strongly disagree. America is an idealistic, wealthy and powerful country that will not risk the one dimensional nature of a theocratic/monarchic government. We are who WE are because we have free trade, freedom of speech and freedom of expression and to attack these values would weaken us to the level of a third world nation. While some may vilify corporate America and the material nature of our country, do you really believe that the top 20% of this country would risk losing the power they have and wield as a result of current system? If you answered yes to that, my response is an emphatic NO. Just think about the level of greed in this country, do you really believe that we would ever give our power and control to a small group of elites (compared to a large group)? There is no way, because we are all greedy, all materialistic and all (to an extent) imperialistic and because of this Americans will never let this situation arise. I appreciate you reading this and I hope that it results in further discourse and thought about this subject. Thank You.
148079
That's quite possible.  I've actually been seeing this coming for almost 2 years now.  I never saw a different outcome.  I think that preventing the civil war from happening will actually cause more harm than good.  I saw split the country up now -- even without a war.  The country was manufactured after WW1 and has no business putting together groups of people that dont really like each other.
569794
Don't hate ya, won't fight to prevent ya. Sounds like an ideal scenario, except for the fact that there will ALWAYS be SOMEBODY who wants to be in charge.\n\nA bit like a big melting pot.
166981
Definite NO! If that were to happen, then freewill would be forfeited to that power. If one disagrees with that power, it could mean death for that person.\n\nThis is going to happen though, in the not-too-distant future. America is that Superpower. You've already witnessed what happened in Afghanistan, Iraq, etc. Soon America's going to just overrule the UN Security council & do what she pleases with the world. I say overrule in the assumption that 1 or 2 countries may disagree with this but most of them will agree with being ruled by America.
259955
It's certainly possible.  I think the question is whether all types of business can manage it.  It can't be easy for an arms manufacturer to do it, for example.\n\nHave a listen to the radio program that I've linked to below.  (Click on the link below "Listen again".  You'll need RealPlayer, and preferably broadband.)
941848
Blair is still in power and his party is still a stooge to bush govt. so the chances are bleak.it will happen only when the british elect leftist government.
732141
It's still a possibility in the US, I don't put anything past Bush and his goons. \n\nHe may be down, but not out.  Out for those bums mean death.  \n\nI'm sure as we speak they are planning their next move - who is the next most puppet-like fratboy who obeys his pappy's friends who can relate to the Republican constituents (read that redneck, inbred, trailer park, impressionable, reccessive imbeciles) without question.
1116872
Yes, if for nothing else to help the people there. I dont believe it can happen in one term, but I really hope that it will happen.
550385
I don't think it's possible because people want what is no theirs. the U.S. is a prime example. They will keep taking until they have it all and someone is going to fight back.\nthat said we have Bush as a president and the U.S. will keep electing idiots.\nWeapons of mass destruction. HA!!  he just want the oil and people are dying for NOTHING!
1059584
NO IN NEAR FUTURE.\n PROBABLY COUPLE OF DECADES LATER.
1022068
It will be possible in the future.
337974
Oh, I hope not!  I think we need to be able to "get away" from whatever government dominates, or it will come to dominate every facet of our lives.  Both George Orwell's "1984," (which was written in 1948, as I recall), and "Brave New World," and lots of other science fiction have made the point that a world-wide country is too much power too centralized.  It will not make way for differences that humans need to have to function.  \n\nThe big government concept is uniformity; the politics of scale.  That is a necessary part of doing things on a big scale, and why no more than absolutely necessary should be done by the federal government.  The smaller the unit of government, the bigger the opportunity to respond to real-world circumstances.  A neighborhood can get things done with only occasional assistance from a city government, which seldom needs to draw on the resources of the entire county, state, region.  Response to a major disaster takes a well-coordinated effort across state lines.  Even there, who has done the better job in Katrina response: the Red Cross and the rest of the private foundations, or the federal government?  I rest my case.
155928
eventually, yes. no empire lasts forever. it will hafta be a silent takeover (nonviolent). starts with control of politics reverting to the republic we were supposed to be but never were. next is the economy, basing it on goods rather than variables.\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin2_stream.html
553724
I hear you loud and clear.The social collapse is happening as we speak.It's just that at the rate it's happening it looks like slow motion.I think that one day we will be living in a different country and will have happened right in front of us.It's a gradual process.The new world order is for the world to be under one government.I don't know if that will ever happen.I do see that everyday Americans are powerless to do anything to stop what's happening.To me that's a scary thing.
504119
Well, I think you have to make a lot of the comparisons yourself, because some people may see things differently. The totalitarian government, especially Chancellor Sutler, have been compared to the current American government and President Bush. Not so much that the government in V for Vendetta is an accurate depiction of what's happening today, but it seems like more of a critique of the way that the administration is running the country and policing the world. With the recent wiring tapping admissions and the war on terror, it seems that many are willing to give up their individual liberties to feel safe. Some would say that the way that the government in the film scared the people into thinking they needed protection from terrorists is the same justification the American government is using to go to war. The ruling government in the film didn't come to power until the outbreak of the virus (that it turned out, the gov did itself). \n\nThere is also the social element. The government of the film persecuted those who were different and spoke out against them. The film especially highlighted the homosexual aspect of this idea. Today, homosexuals are refused the same rights as other citizens, for no other reason than their sexual preference. This has to be a direct critique of the current situation.\n\nTo an extent, people who speak out against the government today are persecuted, although not physically or to the extent shown in the film. Many who criticize the President or the actions that America takes are considered unpatriotic. Most Americans today love America like a 4 yr old love his mommy, without questioning or seeing fault in anything.\n\nThis was my take on the film, but the filmmakers explicitly said that there is no right way to interpret the film. Some view V as a terrorist; others see him as a hero. The film is not a piece of propaganda. \n\nI hope this helps a bit!
216606
who ever is in charge will become a totalitarian GOD. Heads will roll.One world governemnt?.. there isn't a government in exsistance that can handle their own country let alont all countries.. The day we have a one world gov.. there'll be a civil war, we're almost there now
1146586
Well the key word in there is 'we'. Even if our government was able to determine the true origin of a staged t. attack, I'm sure 'we', the public, would never be told.\n\nAs for whether or not it is possible: sure.