Summary of The Authoritarian Moment - by Ben Shapiro - How the Left Weaponized America's Institutions Against Dissent - A Comprehensive Summary

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Summary of The Authoritarian Moment

Right-wing authoritarianism, according to the establishment media, the intellectuals, and our political chattering class, is the greatest threat to American freedom. We've heard that Donald Trump's 75 million votes symbolize the development of American fascism; that conservatives have allowed authoritarianism to flourish in their midst, posing a severe threat to the republic.
But what if the genuine authoritarian threat to America comes from the ostensibly anti-fascist left, rather than the political right? He does an excellent job of examining the left's plan to destabilize America.
On the political right, there are clearly totalitarians. However, they are statistically a fringe movement with little institutional clout. Meanwhile, the authoritarian left is gaining ground in practically every aspect of American life. A small group of college-educated, coastal, and uncompromising leftists have taken over not only the Democratic Party, but also our corporations, colleges, scientific establishments, and cultural organizations. They've also used their newfound authority to stifle critics.
The authoritarian Left is adamant that everyone must adhere to its beliefs, and it demands obedience and conformity. The dogmatic Left is fixated with categorizing people and altering human nature. Everyone who stands in its way must be eliminated.

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