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Weiss argues that many in the far right perceive the current political climate as a war—one that justifies abandoning normal political protocols and civility. Individuals who dissent from the prevailing far-right narrative are frequently branded as traitors or accused of being "Republicans in name only." Such accusations create an environment where adherence to extreme viewpoints is mandatory, rendering dialogue impossible.
This notion of a political war, Weiss suggests, makes ignoring the violent radicalism inherent in such a stance all the more dangerous. The argument posited by the far right that cruelty is an acceptable response only underlines the risk of political violence and further societal division.