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In [[politics]] the abuses of both [[progressive]] and [[conservative]] political movements are due to Authoritarianism versus [[Communism]], [[Socialism]], [[Fascism]] or any other any other political and economic systems that have existed. The ones that are good allow the most [[freedom]] to citizens in both social and [[economic]] terms, and the ones that are bad restrict those freedoms.
[[File:Authoritarianism-dictatorship-strongman-fascism-1984-orwell.jpg|thumb|Lol that was 40 years ago]]
In [[politics]] the abuses of both [[progressive]] and [[conservative]] political movements are due to Authoritarianism rather than [[Communism]], [[Socialism]], [[Fascism]] or any other any other [[political]] and [[economic]] systems that have existed. The ones that are good allow the most [[freedom]] to citizens in both social and [[economic]] terms, and the ones that are bad restrict those freedoms.


Typical right-wing arguments against [[Socialism]] use the most authoritarian counter-examples, like the USSR or Venezuela under Chavez, when there are plenty of examples of European countries that thrive under various forms of social democracy with much greater degrees of personal freedom than the US. That additional freedom (and the [[happiness]] citizens report as a result) is apparent when you consider the economic freedom the vast majority of people gain via social safety nets, [[universal health care]] and employment regulations.
== One Thing We Can Agree On ==
Typical right-wing arguments against [[Socialism]] use the most authoritarian counter-examples, like the USSR or Venezuela under Chavez, when there are plenty of examples of European countries that thrive under various forms of social democracy with much greater degrees of personal [[freedom]] than the US. That additional [[freedom]] (and the [[happiness]] citizens report as a result) is apparent when you consider the economic [[freedom]] that the vast majority of people gain via social safety nets, [[universal health care]] and employment regulations. These protect citizens from the ups and downs of [[capitalism]] and ensures a minimum standard of living regardless of circumstance. [[Freedom]] from destitution is desirable.


Typical left-wing arguments against [[Fascism]] of course compare all things right-wing to Hitler, even though [[Libertarians]] have been ahead of the [[Democratic Party]] on drug legalization, gay marriage, opposing the police state, and a number of other [[progressive]] social issues despite leaning right on economic policy.
Typical left-wing arguments against [[Fascism]] tend to compare all things right-wing to Hitler, even though [[Libertarians]] have been ahead of the [[Democratic Party]] on drug legalization, gay marriage, opposing the police state, and a number of other [[progressive]] social issues despite leaning right on [[economic]] policy.


In the vast majority of modern online discourse, anyone who labels someone else a [[Communist]], [[Socialist]], or [[Fascist]] can be substituted with ''Authoritarian'' and the result will be both more politically and historically accurate and less partisan. Self-described communists and fascists notwithstanding.
In the vast majority of modern [[Social media|online discourse]], anyone who labels someone else a [[Communist]], [[Socialist]], or [[Fascist]] can be substituted with ''Authoritarian'' and the result will be more [[Political|politically]] and [[historically]] accurate and less partisan. Self-described [[Communist|communists]] and [[Fascist|fascists]] notwithstanding.
 
We should strive to minimize support for authoritarian leaders, and to set up [[balance of power]] systems in [[government]] and the [[economy]] to limit the damage they can do. This should be something that [[progressives]], [[conservatives]], and [[libertarians]] can all agree on.
 
== Theories of Authoritarian Control ==
There is a common pattern in the ways that authoritarian leaders exert their control upon those who follow them, be they heads of state, CEOs, [[religious]] figures, or even [[family]] members. High-control groups are typically referred to as cults, but they can be formed around any [[in-group]] or [[Culture|subculture]], not just [[wikipedia:New_religious_movement|New Religious Movements]].
 
The [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ BITE Model of Authoritarian Control] provides a comprehensive checklist of authoritarian control techniques that you can use to determine if a particular group, [[political]] movement, or group leader, has authoritarian tendencies that you should be wary of.
 
Regardless of any differences we have in our [[ideology]], [[religion]], [[culture]], or opinions on the best ways to seek [[happiness]], we should all agree that authoritarian control techniques are [[taboo]], and those who seek to use them should be ashamed of themselves.{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1tXjJobjfs||center|Understanding what authoritarianism is|frame}}
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMNwUh0X5eI||center|The Rise of Modern Populism|frame}}
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPOrkGbpxk||center|We need to talk about Authoritarianism|frame}}
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{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/eWzIlCJAw-o||center|Sonic Youth - Youth Against Fascism|frame}}

Latest revision as of 10:46, 24 April 2024

Lol that was 40 years ago

In politics the abuses of both progressive and conservative political movements are due to Authoritarianism rather than Communism, Socialism, Fascism or any other any other political and economic systems that have existed. The ones that are good allow the most freedom to citizens in both social and economic terms, and the ones that are bad restrict those freedoms.

One Thing We Can Agree On

Typical right-wing arguments against Socialism use the most authoritarian counter-examples, like the USSR or Venezuela under Chavez, when there are plenty of examples of European countries that thrive under various forms of social democracy with much greater degrees of personal freedom than the US. That additional freedom (and the happiness citizens report as a result) is apparent when you consider the economic freedom that the vast majority of people gain via social safety nets, universal health care and employment regulations. These protect citizens from the ups and downs of capitalism and ensures a minimum standard of living regardless of circumstance. Freedom from destitution is desirable.

Typical left-wing arguments against Fascism tend to compare all things right-wing to Hitler, even though Libertarians have been ahead of the Democratic Party on drug legalization, gay marriage, opposing the police state, and a number of other progressive social issues despite leaning right on economic policy.

In the vast majority of modern online discourse, anyone who labels someone else a Communist, Socialist, or Fascist can be substituted with Authoritarian and the result will be more politically and historically accurate and less partisan. Self-described communists and fascists notwithstanding.

We should strive to minimize support for authoritarian leaders, and to set up balance of power systems in government and the economy to limit the damage they can do. This should be something that progressives, conservatives, and libertarians can all agree on.

Theories of Authoritarian Control

There is a common pattern in the ways that authoritarian leaders exert their control upon those who follow them, be they heads of state, CEOs, religious figures, or even family members. High-control groups are typically referred to as cults, but they can be formed around any in-group or subculture, not just New Religious Movements.

The BITE Model of Authoritarian Control provides a comprehensive checklist of authoritarian control techniques that you can use to determine if a particular group, political movement, or group leader, has authoritarian tendencies that you should be wary of.

Regardless of any differences we have in our ideology, religion, culture, or opinions on the best ways to seek happiness, we should all agree that authoritarian control techniques are taboo, and those who seek to use them should be ashamed of themselves.

Understanding what authoritarianism is


The Rise of Modern Populism


We need to talk about Authoritarianism


Sonic Youth - Youth Against Fascism