Five points about the US right-wing "Reign of Terror" being a push for a new Gilded Age oligarchy/kleptocracy: #4

Here are 5 points about the US right-wing "Reign of Terror" being a push for a new Gilded Age oligarchy/kleptocracy:

1. Wealth concentration goal: Right-wing extremists seek to concentrate wealth and power among elites, mirroring the Gilded Age's staggering income inequality ¹.
2. Systemic corruption enabled: A kleptocracy would institutionalize corruption, allowing officials to exploit power for personal gain – already evident in some politicians' actions ¹.
3. Voter suppression and manipulation: Restricting votes and manipulating elections would maintain oligarchic control – tactics already employed by some right-wing groups ¹.
4. Disinformation and propaganda: Spreading falsehoods would shape public opinion and conceal kleptocratic actions – a strategy used by extremist groups to influence narratives ¹.
5. Eroding democratic institutions: Undermining trust in courts, media, and elections would pave the way for authoritarian oligarchic rule – a threat highlighted by experts studying right-wing terrorism ¹. 

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Sources

1. A Dark and Constant Rage: 25 Years of Right-Wing Terrorism in the ...
adl.org

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