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Neotoddlerism: Political activism through temper tantrums

"Many activists on both the Left and Right now hope to bring about their ideal world the same way a spoiled brat acquires a toy they've been denied: by being as loud and hysterical as possible."

Ellsworth Toohey
Sep 10, 2024
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Just Stop Oil neotoddlers block the departure gates at Gatwick Airport (Image credit: Just Stop Oil)
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"The ease with which dramatic behavior gets attention online has convinced many political activists that a better world doesn't require years of patient work, only a sufficient quantity of drama," writes Gurwinder in The Prism. "Many activists on both the…

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