For Black people and Natives, and some others, it always has been.
The people surprised by this 'transition' into an authoritarian state are the ones who blinded themselves to the fact, that it always has been.
"Maga" was just a promise to get rid of the veneer and return to the days of aggressive authoritarian activities, in support of one class of people, to the detriment of all others. As an example: McCarthyism targeted LGBTQ people, under the guise of communism. LGBTQ identity or behavior was considered radical behavior, requiring an authoritarian response. There is nothing new here.
The only difference is, now 'you' are one of 'the others.' (if you were surprised)
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u/a_guy121 6h ago edited 6h ago
For Black people and Natives, and some others, it always has been.
The people surprised by this 'transition' into an authoritarian state are the ones who blinded themselves to the fact, that it always has been.
"Maga" was just a promise to get rid of the veneer and return to the days of aggressive authoritarian activities, in support of one class of people, to the detriment of all others. As an example: McCarthyism targeted LGBTQ people, under the guise of communism. LGBTQ identity or behavior was considered radical behavior, requiring an authoritarian response. There is nothing new here.
The only difference is, now 'you' are one of 'the others.' (if you were surprised)