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This relies on, normatively, shame, and legally, a Stasi-esque police state. I don’t know what about the last twenty years of politics or culture would imply the former is an option.


> This relies on, normatively, shame, and legally, a Stasi-esque police state.

You can get the populace to swallow surveillance if you give them an enemy. See: PATRIOT act. Anyone wanna take bets on what this one will be called.


The Fuck You, Peasants, Act




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