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by 13thLetter 3734 days ago
Yep, you can see that happening right now in various tech fields. The scope of opinions that one can publicly hold without risking doxxing and mob harassment has been narrowed tremendously, with the result that while many have been bullied into resentful silence the ones still willing to talk have been thoroughly radicalized.
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And when only the radicals talk, those who have been forced into silence (or feel they are forced into silence) ends up being radicalized too. I think a lot of Trumps support comes from that fact (along with the genuine frustrations of blue collar workers) and also because he can be counted on not to apologize.