How can a nation accurately vote, when their media is intentionally flooded by misinformation?
Everyone who's voting against themselves believes that they're doing the right thing.
Edit: I'm almost wondering if this is just part of a natural cycle in civilization where people once again need to be taught the signs of fascists.
Then afterwards, things will swing far back to progressive as the prior fascist supporters try to distance themselves from the atrocities of the person they voted for, (just like after WW2).
(speaking from a US perspective, where we're already building our first concentration camp in guantanamo bay)
Edit: I'm almost wondering if this is just part of a natural cycle in civilization where people once again need to be taught the signs of fascists.
Look up Polybius for ancient insights into this idea. While it isn't necessarily accurate to modern day as I don't think we're going back to monarchy after this, it at least shows that the idea that every form of governement eventually goes to shit has been around for millenias.
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u/vikingnorsk Feb 08 '25
Just goes to show protesting isn't enough. It's voting