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Interesting link, but may I suggest you include a snippet of some sort along with a link, it helps one decide whether to follow the link or not.
Why Authoritarian Voters Don’t Recognize Authoritarianism
It has become a paradox of modern American politics: those most drawn to authoritarian leadership are often the least capable of recognizing its presence. When Donald Trump or his administration enacts policies that clearly reflect autocratic tendencies, mass purges of civil servants, loyalty oaths, executive overreach, state propaganda campaigns, his most fervent supporters do not recoil in alarm. They double down in devotion. They do not see these actions as authoritarian; they see them as necessary, patriotic, or even noble.
This isn’t simply a political disagreement, it’s a psychological phenomenon. Decades of political psychology research offer a clear lens: people who score high on authoritarian predispositions exhibit a strong desire for conformity, obedience to perceived legitimate authority, and social homogeneity. But the most startling discovery isn’t just that these traits exist. It’s that they are accompanied by an uncanny blindness to the very authoritarianism they empower.
Dope: can you see it? I suggest you read the article.
