Have a look at what happened in Germany around the 1940s, it’s a similar playbook of populism and democratic rights removal, persecution of minorities, gutting of the press, universities and courts. They even have a secret police now (ICE vs brown shirts / gestapo). Fascism creeps in USA
Yes. As is my point.
I think your point misses the point though metaphorically… the minorities rights removal is the beginning. It’s a way to solidify the racist base with populist messaging… the mid game is non minorities have rights eroded, they come for lecturers, teachers, politicians, protesters, academics… 1/2
… lawyers, print media, online media… anything which is a check to their power. Then they come for the rest. No one has power. No one can resist… all checks and balances are gone. That’s what happened in Germany, very quickly without people knowing it was happening
Again, this is my point. This isn't "a distraction," it's the beginning of their plan being put into motion.