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Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media::Social media allows a political leader to direct the behavior of political movements, including engaging in violence and insurrection.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Yes, but that would mean that there would need to be serious consequences for insurrection across the board. Even for rich republicans. And that would mean consequences for rich people.

The US has to choose between capitalism and democracy again. It has so far chosen capitalism at every turn since Nixon.