"Does any of this ring alarm bells? Of course not. After all, this is America, officially a democracy with the rule of law, a constitution, a free press, honest elections, and a well-informed public constantly being put on guard against evils. Historical comparisons like these are just exercises in verbal gymnastics. Maybe, maybe not"

最後のこの文章、明らかに皮肉だと思うんですけど。
しかしどうやらざっと見てみると、正常バイアスが効きまくってる人々にこの皮肉は通じないようで、これを文面どおり受け取る人々がほとんどな感じなのがゾッとしないよな、と。