They have built a vision of America that is radically - and a vision of this - and latched onto a religious movement or awakening that is radically different from previous awakenings...This one is very, very different. It is about taking control of secular society. (Chris Hedges)

They have built a vision of America that is radically - and a vision of this - and latched onto a religious movement or awakening that is radically different from previous awakenings...This one is very, very different. It is about taking control of secular society.

Chris Hedges

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