The article discusses the dangerous trend of “black and white” thinking in politics, particularly as used by fascists and far-right politicians who define an “other” group to scapegoat for societal problems. This manipulation distracts from real issues and serves the elite’s interests by fostering division and undermining community solidarity. The author highlights contemporary examples in both the USA and UK, where migrants are unjustly blamed for economic woes and social unrest. The rise of this narrative, rooted in events like the 2008 financial crisis, has led politicians to deflect accountability from elites onto vulnerable groups. The philosopher Hannah Arendt’s insights on political lies are invoked to illustrate how such dishonesty erodes public judgment and enables control. The author emphasizes the necessity of embracing nuance to maintain democracy, urging readers to question political motives, seek complexity in issues, and resist divisive narratives. A call to action is made to demand accountability from politicians and to keep minds open to prevent the rise of fascism.
Fascism and the Power of Simplistic Thinking
By xpectafight
