Except it was not built overnight - it began with the Enablig act granting extraordinary power to the government, which then extended their power gradually over

Except it was not built overnight - it began with the Enablig act granting extraordinary power to the government, which then extended their power gradually over the late 30s leading to the war. If you read primary sources it is obvious that many people are aware of what is happening but none felt powerful to act, a situation not that dissimilar to our present.