"For example, in Weimar Germany, before the Nazis took power, the "streets" were dominated by totalitarian-oriented gangs of toughs, and whatever there was of democracy was confined to the government. In the United States, however, it is the streets where democracy is most alive--while the real danger lies with an increasingly unbridled government."
Here Wolin is comparing German government with the United States government. However Wolin points out that in Germany totalitarianism took place in the street, where in the U.S. it lies specifically in the government. In a since the government is turning into the gang where's the society of America are becoming the democracy.
I chose this because i think it represent's the government. This particular quote puts a drastic picture in the readers eyes. As a matter of fact, i would have to say until reading this passage in the article i wasn't 100% convinced of the authors claim of the U.S. leaning towards Totalitarianism.
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