madopal
Hey @pluralistic, based on current media reactions, I'm thinking this is an unprecedented bezzle period. Far too many seem to be assuming it's business as usual, whereas until the shoe drops, no one really knows what happened. Can you think of a political bezzle like this before in history?
Because, if everyone is talking inflation as the global reason for incumbents getting destroyed, then hoo boy, when the inflation from tariffs/deportations hits...are people going to figure it out.
Angus McIntyre
@madopal @pluralistic The usual fascist strategy is that when the disastrous effects of policies start to be felt, they’re blamed on opponents of the regime, and the Maximum Leader calls for new, stronger measures against the designated enemies du jour.
The Leader is good and wise, and the leader’s policies are optimal. Therefore, if they don’t work, it must be sabotage.
This can work for a while. How long it works depends on how many people are committed to the scam, and how deeply.
Alberto Cottica
@madopal @pluralistic Brexit was a textbook bezzle. For two years, people were like "Welp, I did not know [INSERT OBVIOUS CONSEQUENCE OF LEAVING THE EU] would happen!"
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