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Ep. 1298 - “You’re All Nazis, So We’re Going To Be Authoritarians”

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Striped-Bearded Democracy: The Risks of Censorship

This chapter explores the contentious idea of 'striped-beared democracy' and its effects on freedom of speech amid political movements. It examines how censoring ideas to protect democracy may have counterproductive outcomes, using recent military commentary as a focal point. The discussion highlights the peril of labeling political dissent as an existential threat, warning against the potential normalization of authoritarian responses to diverse political opinions.

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