Oddbean new post about | logout
 Isn’t it funny how the self-proclaimed “liberal” governments who warn about the “dangers of rising authoritarianism” are in fact the authoritarians? 
 That's because democracy must be protected, haven't you heard? 
 Actually tracks 
 Vote for me to save democracy! 
 Need censorship, privacy tech bans, gun bans and higher taxes to protect you from the fascists. 
 You misspelled "gay race communists" 
 In many ways, it’s predictable: https://youtu.be/ot8Eul-nDU4 
 Siamo nel secolo del "Totalitarismo liberale". Oceania vs Eurasia 
 It’s a symptom of stupidity not to think we don’t notice. These are backwards thinking dead soulless automatons 
 They tell you its liberal as in freedom (li erty) for the governed, but they mean freedom for the governors. Or the other meaning: giving or using a lot of government. 
 don't post just some word salad. give an example to proof your point. so, we can ascertain if your description liberal or authoritarianism matches what reasonable people would think.  
 reposting. first post says something happens to the thread, it vanished. not sure what. 

"don't post just some word salad. give an example to proof your point. so, we can ascertain if your description liberal or authoritarianism matches what reasonable people would think" 
 There is lying and there is gaslighting; but it can’t be both. 
 Create the problem and offer a whole swathe of wonderful authoritarian solutions for your safety