"It Can Happen Here" is the title of a novel written by Sinclair Lewis about life in a fascist United States. It where the quote, "When fascism comes to America, it will wrap itself in the Flag and be carrying a Cross" is from. The dangerous indulgence is to think that we could never give away our democracy. Because there are very much elements in this society who see the world in authoritarian terms and are comfortable giving control to a "strong leader" ( ironically the same terms the typical German used to refer to Hitler). Or being that authoritarian leader themselves. So there are elements who would be more than happy to take away our democracy if we get careless with it or put partisan and other tribal agendas ahead of its preservation.