Enjoy Your Obscenity w/ Russ Sbriglia
Žižek And So On
Authoritarian and Obscene Leaders as Figures of Enjoyment
Authoritarian or obscene leader master figures are symbols of the super ego and enjoyment. These leaders like Trump, Bolsonaro, Putin, Modi, and Erdogan represent a connection to enjoyment that has been forbidden and taken away, as seen in the 'Make America great again' slogan. They embody the super ego command and are considered as fathers of enjoyment, influencing individuals on a psychological level beyond representing the id.
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