Topic: Do you think dictators know...
Anonymous A started this discussion 2 months ago #130,850
...that citizens are faking their lavish praise out of fear?
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 2 months ago, 23 minutes later[^] [v] #1,402,038
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 2 months ago, 7 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,402,096
It's a social construct. Sometimes I slip and say "it's good to see you" at work. It's not good to see customers, I'd rather be home with my family.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 2 months ago, 7 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,402,143
They probably don't think about you or anyone like that. Presentation of conformity. An important part about money is the separation from people.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 2 months ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,402,283
They live in a bubble. Every dictator on a long enough timeline becomes a spoiled toddler. Every building and public space is the refrigerator covered with their scrawls. They’re doted on and well fed and surrounded by yes men whose role is to preserve the illusion.