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I think the thing that’s baffling me is this: why? What’s the emergency, fake or otherwise, that governments are using to become so totalitarian. Seems like the
by ashtonkem 5y ago
I think the thing that’s baffling me is this: why? What’s the emergency, fake or otherwise, that governments are using to become so totalitarian. Seems like they’re just … going for it without even a fig leaf to hide behind.
- intricatedetail 5y agoMostly a) contracts to implement technologies b) watching people who could potentially expose corruption.
- ashtonkem 5y agoAgain, not what I was saying. Usually there’s a cover story for such actions. A Reichstag fire, or a terrorist attack that makes a turn towards authoritarianism a necessity. I don’t see how one exists here other than “NATO scary”.
- petre 5y agoOr a pandemic for that matter.
- ashtonkem 5y agoThey missed the boat if that was the plan.
- intricatedetail 5y agoI think you are missing the point. Authoritarianism is not a goal, but certainly helps. They just want money. If money become worthless, then so the plan.
- ashtonkem 5y agoI disagree strongly with this. I think authoritarianism is a goal for a lot of people. It wouldn’t be such a consistent threat if it wasn’t something regularly sought after. Some people crave power, others crave a strong man to protect them and guide their lives.
- spery 5y agoEmergency is that if current regime loses the elections, they will all have to be persecuted for various law violations. It's a fight for survival.
- ashtonkem 5y agoThat’s the real reason, yes. But usually such moves are paired with a Reichstag fire for a cover story.
- fabatka 5y agoI guess nowadays it is much easier to sow FUD thanks to modern technology if there is a will. No need for a main enemy, many smaller crises will do to supply a constant "state of alarm".