Mmastodon WorldUS Politics first seen 19 h ago, last 11 h ago, peak #2
How to be a tyrant: US politics debate
Original: How to be a tyrant. # Zer0Billionaires # USPolitics # politics # socialsciences
A claim circulating in US political discussion argues that the path to tyranny follows identifiable steps, framing current American politics through the lens of authoritarianism. It touches on wealth, power and social science ideas about how democratic institutions erode, and is drawing attention among users debating the state of democracy in the United States.
Why now: Ongoing concern about authoritarian tendencies in current US politics is prompting people to share and debate arguments about how tyranny emerges.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 7 snapshots from 19 h ago to 11 h ago.
Evidence
- How to be a tyrant. # Zer0Billionaires # USPolitics # politics # socialsciences · zer0billionaires · 5
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1419102