pretending that this neofascism is some kind of external infection is tantamount to covering one’s own ears.
See, I think it’s mixed. You’re absolutely right that people voted for this. At the same time, years of propaganda by monied interests have led us up to this point. Authoritarianism has been low-key popular at least since the 90s (maybe earlier, but the 90s was when I started school, and learned by experience that fascism is how the school system operates.) People are scared to rock the boat against their “leaders,” and given enough time, this is the result.
I wish I had time right now to write more about this, because there is some deep psychological manipulation that’s embedded in the fabric of this country. It doesn’t excuse people’s behaviors, but knowing how and why they operate is crucial to understanding the big picture.
mhague@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I’d recommend assassination, in Minecraft. If you’re leaving the server and everything is fucked then do one for the team and make some heads roll, in Minecraft. The right used violence and it led to the presidency. A coup was rewarded. Let’s take some notes.
VinesNFluff@pawb.social 1 week ago
I am going to commit several violent acts (in Stellaris)