Perpetuating Persistent Polarisation

Polarization toward extremist ideology is rarely immediate—it evolves through a deliberate, multi-faceted process driven by crony nepotism, partisan corruption, and economic manipulation. It begins subtly, as political dynasties and corporate interests embed loyalists in positions of power across government, education, and media. Through crony networks, these elites shape public discourse by controlling educational curricula, regulating thought, and restricting dissent under the pretense of preserving national values.

At the heart of this polarization is education, where history is rewritten, and ethical frameworks are reshaped to glorify a nationalist worldview while discrediting opposing perspectives. School boards and academic institutions become ideological battlegrounds, with partisan actors enforcing narratives that stifle critical thinking and promote jingoist ideals. This manipulation extends into youth organizations, where indoctrination replaces genuine civic education, fostering a generation loyal to extremist principles.

Simultaneously, media ecosystems aligned with political interests amplify these narratives. Through propaganda networks, dissent is demonized, and alternative viewpoints are cast as threats to national identity. As public discourse is weaponized, economic pathways are also reshaped—corporate backers fund lobbying efforts to erode ethical guidelines, ensuring that nationalist policies remain embedded in public life. Those who challenge these forces face retaliation, silencing potential opposition and reinforcing the dominant ideology.

Over time, society becomes deeply divided. With truth distorted and empathy dismissed, the public is conditioned to view complex social issues through simplistic, us-versus-them frameworks. This division fosters an environment where extremist ideologies are no longer fringe beliefs but mainstream values, upheld by legislation, corporate interests, and educational dogma. Each generation, raised within these systems, inherits the ideological biases and economic dependencies of the previous one, ensuring the self-perpetuation of extremism and making any reform increasingly difficult.

Through this gradual process, the lines between patriotism and extremism blur—until jingoist ideology becomes not just normalized, but the moral standard by which society judges itself.