.@realDonaldTrump's encouragement of supporters' violence & attacks media are part of the authoritarian playbook.http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/16/politics/donald-trump-supporters-vicious-violent/index.html?sr=twCNN121716donald-trump-supporters-vicious-violent0731AMVODtopPhoto&linkId=32490053 …
They are intended to intimidate opposition and silence dissent.
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Authoritarians make a point of silencing even individual voices of dissent because they open the door to others who begin to speak up also.
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Even one voice of dissent threatens authoritarians who crave absolute control, while many voices working in concert can keep them in check.
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Yes, but the good news is that authoritarian fear tactics only work when we choose to be afraid. Fear only fear itself.
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- between Animal Farm and 1984, Orwell had Trump nailed (unfortunately we haven't learned much in three generations it seems)
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- & I remember when Americans, having watched the rise and fall of fascism in Europe, thought we were made of different stuff
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totally triggering for those who've suffered abuse and bullying. Classic behavior. We can see it clearly.
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also positioning himself as mob whisperer, the only one that can calm down the angry masses.
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Don't stop speaking & tweeting,
@Evan_McMullin, & eloquently reminding us of our principles, laws and traditions.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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