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When I read this, I laughed my ass off until I realized he was serious! “Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Law Enforcement Is a 'Sickness' That Doesn't Make Communities Safer” So, I sat down and read his statement again, and a chill went down my spine because, just then, I realized all the criminals who read his statement agreed and packed their bags and started to move to Chicago.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is living in the shadow of passive authoritarianism and is a prime example of how delusional politicians keep America in peril for power.

In an era where urban violence spirals unchecked and public safety feels like a relic of the past, a disturbing pattern emerges among certain political leaders. These figures, often cloaked in progressive rhetoric, appear to deliberately undermine effective law enforcement, allowing chaos to fester. This isn't mere incompetence; it's a calculated strategy to foster dependency on government intervention, paving the way for unchallenged authoritarian control.

I call this "passive authoritarianism," a subtle, insidious form of governance where leaders permit societal dangers to persist or worsen, not through overt tyranny, but through neglect, deflection, and policy paralysis. By keeping communities in a state of perpetual vulnerability, these politicians position themselves as indispensable saviors, justifying expanded powers that erode freedoms without the need for dramatic coups or declarations.

Passive authoritarianism operates like a slow-burning fire. It doesn't seize power through force but erodes it by design, creating crises that demand "solutions" only the state can provide—solutions that invariably concentrate authority in fewer hands. It's passive because it hides behind inaction or misguided compassion, avoiding the backlash of active oppression.

Yet, the endgame is the same: a populace too fearful or fractured to challenge the ruling elite. Inspired by recent events in cities like Chicago, this article explores how delusional politicians embody this system, using crime as a tool to maintain dominance while America teeters on the edge.

But what is it, and why doesn’t anyone else talk about this? To understand passive authoritarianism, consider it as a management system for control without confrontation. Traditional authoritarianism relies on visible mechanisms like censorship, secret police, or martial law; think of Orwell's 1984 with its omnipresent Big Brother. Passive authoritarianism, by contrast, is more nightmarish bureaucracy: it thrives on bureaucratic inertia, ideological excuses, and the weaponization of social issues to justify inaction.

Here are the weapons people like Mayor Brandon Johnson wield:

• Manufactured Crises: Leaders allow problems like rampant crime to escalate, then blame external factors (e.g., "red states" or "systemic racism" or Orange Man Bad) rather than addressing root causes.
• Deflection and Denial: By labeling effective solutions, such as incarceration or robust policing, as morally flawed, they delegitimize opposition and stifle debate.
• Dependency Creation: In a state of ongoing danger, citizens become reliant on government programs, surveillance, or emergency measures, which gradually expand state oversight.
• Unchallenged Power: With no resolution in sight, leaders avoid accountability, as the chaos itself becomes the rationale for their continued rule.

Tin-foil-hat time? This isn't a conspiracy theory; it's observable in real-time politics. Delusional politicians, those detached from reality and driven by ideology over evidence, serve as the perfect architects of this system. They convince themselves (and attempt to convince others) that their approach is enlightened, even as evidence mounts against them.

Take Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a prime exhibit of passive authoritarianism in action. In a city plagued by violence, where a single Labor Day weekend saw 54 shootings and seven fatalities, Johnson has repeatedly framed law enforcement itself as the enemy. He described jailing criminals as "racist, unholy, and not lowering violent crime rates," positioning incarceration not as a tool for justice but as a moral failing.

This isn't just rhetoric; it's a policy stance that keeps dangerous individuals on the streets, perpetuating a cycle of fear.

Johnson's delusion peaks in his blame game. He attributes Chicago's gun violence to "red states" like Indiana, Mississippi, and Louisiana, claiming their lax laws flood his city with weapons. Yet, data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) tells a different story: in 2023, the overwhelming majority of recovered guns in Illinois originated from within the state itself. This isn't misinformation; it's a willful distortion that deflects responsibility and maintains the status quo. By refusing to confront local repeat offenders, who, as studies show, comprise just 5% of criminals but account for 50% of violent crimes, Johnson ensures the problem festers.

Why? In the framework of passive authoritarianism, this chaos serves a purpose. A city in perpetual danger justifies expansive government interventions: more "community programs," increased surveillance under the guise of "safety," and policies that centralize power in the mayor's office.

Johnson's alliance with figures like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who dismisses crime as "just a part of big city life," reinforces this. Even tragic incidents, like the smash-and-grab robbery allegedly involving a "peacekeeper" photographed with Pritzker days earlier, which claimed the life of 40-year-old Mark Arceta, elicit no meaningful crackdown. Instead, they become fodder for more deflection.

Critics, including families of slain officers and everyday citizens, rightly decry this as heartless. As one observer noted, imagining Johnson telling bereaved police families that law enforcement is a "sickness" reveals the callousness at play. But in passive authoritarianism, empathy is secondary to control. By keeping America, or at least blue strongholds like Chicago, in danger, these leaders insulate themselves from challenges. Who dares oppose the "compassionate" mayor when the alternative is painted as bigotry?

Is the new mantra MAFA—Make America Fear Again?

Not all politicians succumb to this delusion. In Washington, D.C., efforts under President Trump's influence to bolster law enforcement have yielded tangible results, including a rare ten-day stretch without homicides. This isn't magic; it's basic criminology. As Vice President Vance highlighted, crime isn't "systemic" in the vague, ideological sense; it's driven by a small cadre of repeat offenders. Targeting them reduces violence without the need for authoritarian overreach.

 Yet, Progressive Democrats like Johnson show no intention of adopting such strategies. City Journal's analysis underscores the concentration of crime: just 1% of offenders can drive over 60% of incidents. Ignoring this isn't oversight; it's a choice.

In passive authoritarianism, solving the problem would undermine the narrative of perpetual crisis, which in turn justifies unchecked power.

Why empower communities through safety when fear keeps them compliant?

Passive authoritarianism isn't confined to Chicago; it's a national contagion. From sanctuary cities that shield criminals to defund-the-police movements that hollow out forces, delusional politicians across the country perpetuate danger to entrench control. The result? A fractured society where citizens trade liberty for illusory security, never realizing the trade-off until it's too late.

America stands at a crossroads. Will we allow these leaders to keep us in peril, installing a subtle tyranny through neglect? Or will we demand accountability, embracing policies that prioritize safety over ideology? The delusion must end, or the passive path to authoritarianism will become irreversible.

Final Word: Remove chaos-power-hungry Progressive Democrats, and the forgotten dream of freedom will be reborn.