Mmastodon CultureTheatre first seen 2 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #2
Politics dismissed as theatre in viral rant
Original: Dear Friends of theatre, Now that # politics is just # theatre for the 'news' papers and other would be # influencers ..
A social media post is circulating in which the author laments that politics has become mere theatre for newspapers and influencers, asking where the disillusioned should turn next. The writer says they would only vote for candidates offering unrigged elections, and concludes by embracing anarchism, rejecting both voting and the pursuit of followers.
Why now: The sharp framing of politics as performance taps into widespread distrust of media and electoral systems.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 17 snapshots from 2 d ago to 1 d ago.
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- Dear Friends of theatre, Now that # politics is just # theatre for the 'news' papers and other would be # influencers ... Where to now? I will vote for anyone or anything that does not require rigged or fake voting. Iz I # anarchist ! Hell Yeah! No votes required. No Followers.… · lobstered@mastodon.me.uk · 2
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