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The PoliticsGirl Podcast
How to Make a Dictator: A Conversation with Strongman Expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Jul 16, 2024
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a strongman regime expert, discusses the tactics used by authoritarian leaders like Trump to seek immunity from prosecution. The podcast explores the rise of authoritarianism globally and warns of the risks posed by unrestrained leaders with the power to order illegal actions and mass deportations. It also delves into the importance of voting in defending democracy against authoritarianism, emphasizing the need for unity among opposition parties and the public.
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- Authoritarian tactics instill fear to create a sense of inevitable victory.
- Supreme Court decisions normalize autocratic behavior, enabling leaders to operate above legal constraints.
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Efforts to Disenchant and Instill Fear
The Republicans' tactics aim to discourage and instill fear in individuals, pushing them towards a fatalistic mindset and surrender. The intention behind this strategy is to create a sense of inevitability in their victory, likened to a steamroller effect often seen in authoritarian regimes.
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