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Rhetoric of Division: Political Rally Dynamics
This chapter examines the charged language used at political rallies, particularly its quasi-religious significance for supporters and its ties to authoritarianism and ethno-nationalism. It analyzes alarming statements on migration and the emergence of extremist views, drawing parallels to historical fascist ideologies. By critiquing the normalization of such rhetoric in mainstream discourse, it reveals the implications for public perception and societal division.