Why Kamala Harris’ New Politics of Joy Is the Best Way to Fight Fascism
Politics tamfitronics History shows that joy and mockery are key to taking down existing or would-be authoritarian regimesBrat. Weird. Megan Thee Stallion. Democrats haven’t just recast the lead at the top of their electoral ticket; they’re performing an entirely new show. Right wing operatives, desperate to make silly selfies seem like evidence of — gasp! — socialismare trying to claim this new politics of joy (and mockery) is proof of nefarious intent. This is either par for the “every accusation is an admission” MAGA Republican playbook or merely ironic. Creating good vibes isn’t just generally effective, it’s critical especially in what may seem the most counterintuitive cases: confronting existing or would-be authoritarian regimes, in other words, MAGA Republicans.Sami Gharbia once said, “humor is the first step to break taboos and fears. Making people laugh...
