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Authoritarians never mention what happens after the "strong leader" consolidates power.

The corruption that inevitably follows.

The silencing of dissent.

The capture of institutions by cronies.

The erosion of rights for anyone outside the favored group.

But these are the consequences of a populace who have stopped caring enough to participate.

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[–] CompostMaterial@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A well written article with a powerful message. I fear though that, for the US at least, it is likely too late. I believe we are past the warning bell as the article suggests and are instead bound now to watch helplessly as the manifestation from years of apathy rolls full steam into the ravine.

[–] joanwestenberg@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I don't know if it's ever entirely too late. Maybe too late to save the existing system. Not too late to build a better one.