[encrux]

Nothing about this was quick. 2015 was the first time we had an increase in authoritarianism in the public debate.

Project 2025 was announced in 2023.

[bigfishrunning]

The patriot act was a pretty major increase in authoritarianism in 2001. We've been on this particular slippery slope since the start of the cold war.

[blurbleblurble]

Fair point. Just noting that we're in the middle of a blitz.