Yeah, the slide to anocracy is going to hit competitive autocracy and quite possibly keep on going. We’ve lost the ability to slam the brakes on this and it will increasingly get worse.
I am increasingly convinced many of us won’t be able to vote in 2026.
Trump is Planning Election Disruptions in 2026
youtu.be/UQg_zzTg9hg
Trump is Planning Election Disruptions in 2026
youtu.be/UQg_zzTg9hg
Trump is Planning Election Disruptions in 2026
YouTube video by Straight White American Jesus Podcast
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November 2, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Yeah, the slide to anocracy is going to hit competitive autocracy and quite possibly keep on going. We’ve lost the ability to slam the brakes on this and it will increasingly get worse.
the greatest predictor of civil war, as barbara walters's work on civil war illustrates, is a state heading towards anocracy
now chat, which state in the world is heading in that direction (hint: it's not the UK)
now chat, which state in the world is heading in that direction (hint: it's not the UK)
The UK civil war stuff is so funny to me because it is so clearly wishcasting. None of the factors that make civil war at least theoretically possible in the U.S. right now prevail in Britain. Even polarization is different.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
the greatest predictor of civil war, as barbara walters's work on civil war illustrates, is a state heading towards anocracy
now chat, which state in the world is heading in that direction (hint: it's not the UK)
now chat, which state in the world is heading in that direction (hint: it's not the UK)
"anocracy" is such a godawful term and the etymology makes no goddamn sense
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"anocracy" is such a godawful term and the etymology makes no goddamn sense
yeah i think she overreads her work, but anocracy-> political instability stuff is replicated by other people in poli sci. don't think you can quantify it like she does
October 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
yeah i think she overreads her work, but anocracy-> political instability stuff is replicated by other people in poli sci. don't think you can quantify it like she does
Anocracy fucking sucks.
An embarrassingly obvious point, but...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said Saturday he is increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% over current levels, further escalating trade tensions over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Anocracy fucking sucks.
The USA is transitioning from a democracy to an anocracy.
It is in very dangerous territory and the future of the nation as it has previously existed is on a precipice.
Strong, educated, compassionate leaders are required very soon, or the old social order will be forever consigned to history
It is in very dangerous territory and the future of the nation as it has previously existed is on a precipice.
Strong, educated, compassionate leaders are required very soon, or the old social order will be forever consigned to history
April 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The USA is transitioning from a democracy to an anocracy.
It is in very dangerous territory and the future of the nation as it has previously existed is on a precipice.
Strong, educated, compassionate leaders are required very soon, or the old social order will be forever consigned to history
It is in very dangerous territory and the future of the nation as it has previously existed is on a precipice.
Strong, educated, compassionate leaders are required very soon, or the old social order will be forever consigned to history
It's been an anocracy since January 6th... 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
April 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It's been an anocracy since January 6th... 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
The country is sliding from democracy to anocracy. Many folks are still in denial and think the courts will save us.
February 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The country is sliding from democracy to anocracy. Many folks are still in denial and think the courts will save us.
This is worth your time, as is learning the word, “anocracy.”
February 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is worth your time, as is learning the word, “anocracy.”
Gonna be completely honest, the idea that we have an anocracy that gets called "center-" anything seems wildly optimistic.
June 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Gonna be completely honest, the idea that we have an anocracy that gets called "center-" anything seems wildly optimistic.
I think that it's quite plausible that we get an anocracy under Beshear or Spanberger or Dan Caine or Milley or whoever, with the primary purpose of making sure that this nonsense never happens again.
March 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I think that it's quite plausible that we get an anocracy under Beshear or Spanberger or Dan Caine or Milley or whoever, with the primary purpose of making sure that this nonsense never happens again.
The anocracy and civil war literature probably applies here.
March 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The anocracy and civil war literature probably applies here.
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Her work, based on analyzing data from over 250 civil wars since World War II, has identified two key predictors of civil war: 1) #anocracy, a fragile state between #democracy and #autocracy, and 2) identity politics & downgraded groups—communities that perceive a loss of power or status.
Her work, based on analyzing data from over 250 civil wars since World War II, has identified two key predictors of civil war: 1) #anocracy, a fragile state between #democracy and #autocracy, and 2) identity politics & downgraded groups—communities that perceive a loss of power or status.
March 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Her work, based on analyzing data from over 250 civil wars since World War II, has identified two key predictors of civil war: 1) #anocracy, a fragile state between #democracy and #autocracy, and 2) identity politics & downgraded groups—communities that perceive a loss of power or status.
Her work, based on analyzing data from over 250 civil wars since World War II, has identified two key predictors of civil war: 1) #anocracy, a fragile state between #democracy and #autocracy, and 2) identity politics & downgraded groups—communities that perceive a loss of power or status.
The term is anocracy.
March 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The term is anocracy.
What is anocracy?
December 13, 2024 at 12:13 AM
What is anocracy?
Anocracy is really what we have been for about the last decade.
January 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Anocracy is really what we have been for about the last decade.
Are we still a democracy? A republic? A constitutionally limited democratic republic? Or an oligarchy, an anocracy? I suppose we'll find out soon.
An Oligarchy En Route to Anocracy. Dictatorship Could Be the End Point.
Are we still a democracy? A republic? A constitutionally limited democratic republic? Or an oligarchy, an anocracy? I suppose we’ll find…
tedmillar.medium.com
December 1, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Are we still a democracy? A republic? A constitutionally limited democratic republic? Or an oligarchy, an anocracy? I suppose we'll find out soon.
i hold that both of these are true (post-Redeemer America was an anocracy)
it is fundamentally absurd to say that the United States is now an anocracy but was not an anocracy when half the country did not have meaningful elections
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/is-the-uni...
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/is-the-uni...
Is the United States Still a Liberal Democracy?
I'm afraid the question must be asked.
danieldrezner.substack.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
i hold that both of these are true (post-Redeemer America was an anocracy)
Why do we use “democracy” vs. “demarchy” and “anarchy” vs. “anocracy”?
english.stackexchange.com/q/215677
english.stackexchange.com/q/215677
Is there a general rule for which types of nouns end in -archy vs. -cracy?
Why do we use democracy vs. demarchy and anarchy vs. anocracy?
english.stackexchange.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Why do we use “democracy” vs. “demarchy” and “anarchy” vs. “anocracy”?
english.stackexchange.com/q/215677
english.stackexchange.com/q/215677
Haley losing the state she was born in and abandoned the governship of (for a hubris-filled campaign) should be disconcerting for anyone who didn't think we were headed to an anocracy-cum-autocracy on Jan 20, 2025. Please stop deluding yourselves. There is no "Holy Hamburger" on the menu.
February 25, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Haley losing the state she was born in and abandoned the governship of (for a hubris-filled campaign) should be disconcerting for anyone who didn't think we were headed to an anocracy-cum-autocracy on Jan 20, 2025. Please stop deluding yourselves. There is no "Holy Hamburger" on the menu.
The US hasn't been a democracy since 2021
"USA Downgraded from Democracy to Anocracy (“Part Democracy and Part Dictatorship”)"
And considering how Biden's been ruling with an iron fist, I doubt the US has gained any Demo points by continuing Trump policies
kottke.org/21/01/usa-do...
"USA Downgraded from Democracy to Anocracy (“Part Democracy and Part Dictatorship”)"
And considering how Biden's been ruling with an iron fist, I doubt the US has gained any Demo points by continuing Trump policies
kottke.org/21/01/usa-do...
May 31, 2024 at 11:22 AM
The US hasn't been a democracy since 2021
"USA Downgraded from Democracy to Anocracy (“Part Democracy and Part Dictatorship”)"
And considering how Biden's been ruling with an iron fist, I doubt the US has gained any Demo points by continuing Trump policies
kottke.org/21/01/usa-do...
"USA Downgraded from Democracy to Anocracy (“Part Democracy and Part Dictatorship”)"
And considering how Biden's been ruling with an iron fist, I doubt the US has gained any Demo points by continuing Trump policies
kottke.org/21/01/usa-do...
"Decline into anocracy": Experts outline Trump's retaliation plan (Chauncey DeVega/Salon)
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June 22, 2023 at 1:10 PM
"Decline into anocracy": Experts outline Trump's retaliation plan (Chauncey DeVega/Salon)
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