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What Are the Symptoms of a Dictatorship?

What A Day

CHAPTER

Innuendo of Authoritarianism

This chapter examines the subtle threats to democracy posed by political figures, particularly reflected in the context of the 2020 election. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing gradual erosions of democratic practices rather than only overt authoritarianism, drawing parallels with historical and contemporary political events. The discussion highlights specific actions and rhetoric that could signal a shift towards autocratic governance, alongside the influence of social media in shaping political narratives.

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