The Democratic Party LOVES their special privileges.
It’s true.
They are more than happy to lecture the rest of us about masking, social distancing, our use of fossil fuels, eating sugar, vaccinating or not vaccinating … you get the picture. It’s sort of like how Democrats are INCREDIBLY generous, with someone else’s money.
John Hayward wrote a pretty spectacular thread about Democrats, their special privileges, and totalitarianism.
Take a look:
The special privileges afforded to lefties – Dems flaunting the mask mandates they ruthlessly impose on children, Whoopi getting a two-week paid vacation for vicious on-air bigotry – are a key part of how totalitarian ideologies work. Party membership must have benefits.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Must have benefits.
Keep going.
These privileges must be flaunted. It is vital for the public to see that carrying a Party card confers special treatment and extraordinary benefits. Everyone must understand that the rules are different for Party members. Vulgar displays are sometimes needed to drive this home.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Look how awesome it is to be one of us! If you’re one of us you can get away with horrible stuff and if that other side calls you out we’ll just claim they’re insurrectionists, Nazis, bigots, racists and our pals in the media will help if get it done.
Yay!
Totalitarianism is the politicization of everything. It's exhausting for the people who must live under its ever-growing, ever-changing rules. This is by design. An exhausted populace, worn down by perpetual fear of saying or doing the Wrong Thing, is easier to control.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
The politicization of EVERYTHING.
No kidding.
And yes, it IS exhausting.
But the totalitarian system must be managed by a ruling Party whose card-carrying members are immunized against the shifting maze of rules and taboos in which the public is trapped. The Ruling Class must walk above the maze in order to control the rats running within.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Whoopi anyone?
As a political party grows more totalitarian, its elites scoff at the notion of "leading by example." They regard the notion as frankly absurd. THEY need reliable energy, dependable transportation, armed protection, and the other things YOU must do without. THEY don't need masks.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
THEY are essential.
Where have we heard this before?
Totalitarian elites would laugh out loud if told they should do all of the things they demand of the Little People, to lead by example. They would roar with mirth if told they should disarm their guards to prove they're serious about gun control, or rely solely on electric cars.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Winner winner chicken dinner.
This is partly because the elites have no intention of suffering the way they intend for you to suffer, and party because their ego and ideology tell them Special People like themselves deserve special privileges – they're better than you, so OF COURSE they live better.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Like Obama and his birthday party? They were all super distinguished so it was ok … or something.
But it's also because totalitarianism can only thrive if there is a single ruling Party, and membership in that Party must confer privileges. Even the Little People must be taught to view the lowest echelon of Party members as special and privileged, living by different rules.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Their little people are AOK with being treated like crap because hey, at least they’re part of the party, right?
This is how the ruling totalitarian party recruits members. Look at every totalitarian party in history – from WW2 fascists, to modern China, to the Democrat Party in America – and you can see this dynamic in play. Join the Party and the rules are different for you.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Smart totalitarians understand there will always be sources of power and wealth that are not directly controlled by even the largest government, unless you embrace pure communism and degenerate into primitive savagery and starvation. Advanced societies inevitably create wealth.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
In order to control the power and wealth that exists beyond State control, totalitarians use Party membership as a way to bring rich and influential people into the political fold. It becomes unthinkable for any rich or famous person to resist joining the Party.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
How could anyone in Hollywood be a Republican!? We must punish them!
Sound familiar?
The Party is the nimbus of influence and control that extends far beyond the State. The Party puts private capital and influence at the disposal of political elites, so they can wield power far beyond what is granted by law. You can see many examples of this in America today.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
If you want all these rich, talented, influential people to join the Party, you must constantly send the message that Party membership has incredible perks – like insurance against Cancel Culture, and special exemptions from silly political superstitions like masking. /end
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) February 10, 2022
Why they hate Joe Rogan … and anyone who stands up to ‘the party’.
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