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[โ€“] eRac@lemmings.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ties to groups, not motives.

Even motives aren't that clear-cut, however. There's significant infighting between rival far-right influencers. They are effectively cults. It's also possible for a center-right person to see Kirk as a face of the Republican shift from conservative to fascist.

[โ€“] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 1 month ago

Ties to groups, not motives.

What's the difference? Being a part of a group is a motive. You've said as much in your next sentence:

There's significant infighting between rival far-right influencers