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The US (at least the Republican party & some supporters) possesses other authoritarian traits as well, such as using excessive force to quell protests, pushing
by n4r9 4y ago
The US (at least the Republican party & some supporters) possesses other authoritarian traits as well, such as using excessive force to quell protests, pushing a narrative which alienates outgroups (Mexicans, Muslims...), or widespread surveillance.
Obviously it's not as bad as China or Russia, but it's not exactly a bastion of hands-off governance either.
- refurb 4y agoI can't think of a single country that doesn't exhibit some authoritarian traits. That doesn't make them authoritarian.
- n4r9 4y agoIndeed, it's a matter of degree. I wouldn't call it autoritarian relative to the world, but it's lagging behind Western Europe and a bunch of other countries.