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Authoritarians never mention what happens after the "strong leader" consolidates power.

The corruption that inevitably follows.

The silencing of dissent.

The capture of institutions by cronies.

The erosion of rights for anyone outside the favored group.

But these are the consequences of a populace who have stopped caring enough to participate.

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[–] joanwestenberg@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I don't know if it's ever entirely too late. Maybe too late to save the existing system. Not too late to build a better one.