• AnBee@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    Yes. It merely emphasizes that in a progressive vs “authoritarian” the state shifts to more executive power and kills off minority rights and such. Both are authoritarian by nature. Should find a different phrase maybe.

    • BanMeFromPosting@lemmy.ml
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      3 days ago

      Consider the term “pinkwashing”, since a “progressive” neoliberal is just as willing to target minorities, if it is politically or economically expedient