It’s possible it can get worse before it gets better in a number of countries. But that’s another reason, among many, to practice good opsec and be thinking about strategy beyond just what you believe on paper. There are fascists who definitely strategize and it should not be underestimated that they exist. But they are also human. They grow older over time, they can get injured, and they can die to various causes like the rest of us. They are far from invincible, but they are dangerous and should be treated as such. It’s the liberals who laugh about fascists, while doing nothing meaningful to oppose them. We must take them seriously, but also not exaggerate their power or competence either. Not everybody who acts like fash is competent and organized, but some are.

So my recommendation is, identify the most immediate threats and go from there. The way the internet exposes us to big far-reaching news can make it seem like that’s also the priority, but although a larger view and practice matters to a degree, it’s also often at a level we have little control over. The smaller stuff is something we do have more control/influence over and can more directly impact.