• thisorthatorwhatever@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Interesting to learn so much about how Fascism works, because of Trump. Making crazy statements, as a type of blind loyalty test is instinctual for fascist leaders. Alienates his followers from normal people, forces them to believe in even crazier things.

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      11 months ago

      I would prefer to learn this in a theoretical, not practical, way, thank you very much.

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      11 months ago

      And this time around it’s even easy to isolate yourself in an information bubble that completely reinforces your beliefs. Social media is a godsend for fascists.