Yes, part of the authoritarian playbook is to train the populace to disengage from politics.

Here’s a poster for the party Elon Musk is supporting in Germany. Do we still give him the benefit of the doubt? I don’t see much doubt to be had.

…crickets…

Sorry, too busy genociding.

That was the first one, and then another one a few seconds later. Nothing accidental here.

You know, like that irritating Mr. Hitler.

Jebus.