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Tag Archives: authoritarianism
Last time a Hungarian govt offered loans for babies, 9571 of the pledged babies weren’t born
…sending the parents into financial tailspin and even deeper dependence on state mercy Continue reading
Let’s Not Talk About the Dragon!
There is no good way to address populist fearmongering. The good news is that you shouldn’t do it anyway Continue reading
How Many Protesters Do You Think Are Enough?
When protests, outrage, public opinion and voting results are all ignored Continue reading
Strongmen Stop When There Is Pushback
Strongmen are not as brave and unstoppable as you imagine Continue reading
Why Autocrats Can’t Be Appeased – Neither by Peers, Nor by Victims
But pushback becomes less and less possible from the inside Continue reading
An authoritarian regime must never retreat
Inducing the sense of helplessness in the victims makes autocracy cheaper and easier than outright open violence ever could Continue reading
