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@ConceptualJames It's really more of a cult than a theory. Since any criticism is immediately rejected, the scriptures are insulated. Thus, the only way to defeat the cult is to expose the leaders as being power hungry manipulators...
@ConceptualJames ... But this is exactly what they want because then it becomes a battle of personal identities rather than ideals. They prefer identity politics because they can appeal to emotions and grievances rather than have to rely on a convincing argument.
@ConceptualJames Once the heretic has become defined by their physical identity any attacks on the cult's scripture not only become negated but actually become evidence that reinforces the need for the cult's existence in the first place.
@ConceptualJames This is exactly what the 1619 project has proven. A white historian correctly points out the project's inaccuracy and rather than defend their position the cult responds with, "oh look, another white guy denying our truth. This is why we need more POC in history."
@ConceptualJames Right-wing extremists recognize this identity politics maneuvering and respond with cult messaging of their own as a means to leverage their power. The intersectional cult is then able to cherry-pick and associate all criticism as "far-right extremism."
@ConceptualJames The right-wing extremists are then able to point at the rapid radicalization of institutions that have fallen victim to the cult and promote themselves as the only ones who can defeat them. It's a vicious feedback loop that enables both cults to grow off the other.
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