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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
Modern Political Polarization and the Nanny State
The current political climate in America is characterized by extreme polarization and a shared drift toward authoritarianism on both the left and the right. The "fake news" phenomenon has led to the implementation of opaque ranking systems and algorithms that dictate public discourse. While the right is criticized for centralized control, the left is accused of "nanny state" behavior through PC culture, word policing, and the justification of violence against labeled opponents.