Reposted by Karen Meisner
Was just watching “I’m Still Here”, a film about a family suffering under the Brazilian dictatorship, and one thing not discussed enough about the rise of fascism is: for a lot of people, it’s the perfect chance to unleash hate as a recreational activity. For them, it’s fun.
![Modern tyranny is terror management. When terrorist attack comes, remember that authoritarians exploited such events in order to consolidate power. The second disaster that requires the end of checks and balances, the dissolution of opposition parties, the suspension of freedom of expression, [Text blocked by my dog’s head!] and so on, is the oldest trick in the book. Do not fall for it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cschhug7qghzewozztfpq67v/bafkreic7wvyaiaxj7k3zfii4wr4d53u5rkvv3kosnzjriajhxmgzvnikca)
