💬 Opinion 1d ago · Robert Gulotty

The Trolling of American Democracy

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The Trolling of American Democracy
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Democracy is most vulnerable when voters can no longer distinguish genuine abuses of power from partisan attacks. Authoritarian leaders exploit that uncertainty by blurring the line between misconduct and political theater, making legitimate criticism look like just another witch hunt.

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