Propaganda Flashcards
Biden as an Authoritarian: A Phony Talking Point - Lucid, 2021
The Republican narrative that Democrats, under President Biden, are a threat to American liberty and are pushing a left-wing authoritarian agenda is gaining traction, with Fox News and other conservative media outlets amplifying this message. This rhetoric, designed to stoke fear and anger, portrays Biden as a dictator and associates his policies, such as public welfare measures and health mandates, with socialism and tyranny. Conservatives, including media personalities and faith leaders, use this narrative to galvanize their base, spreading the idea that the U.S. is on the verge of a Marxist takeover. This strategy not only fuels political polarization but also incites calls for violent action, as seen in events like the “Justice for J6” rally. As the GOP adopts more authoritarian tactics, such as suppressing voting and criminalizing protest, the rhetoric will escalate, further framing Democrats as destroyers of freedom. It is crucial for Democrats to counter this narrative by calling out the “Biden as authoritarian” claim as baseless and dangerous, as it threatens democracy and fuels division.
