Episode 401 - Master Plan (w/ David Sirota)
Bad Faith
Beware the Rotating Villain
Political strategies often involve identifying and utilizing adversaries within one's own party to generate public sentiment. This tactic, referred to as the 'rotating villain,' allows leaders to frame their inability to effect change as a consequence of internal opposition, rather than a lack of will or capability. This approach can reinforce perceptions of corruption within the political system, as it obscures accountability and emphasizes the need for an external scapegoat for inaction on issues like price gouging or minimum wage increases.
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