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16. Because people attracted to authoritarians want to be told what to think, say and do.

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 03:14 PM

21 hrs ago

The best art comes from people who have a unique vision and feel compelled to express it.

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Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful? [View all] malaise 22 hrs ago OP

I recall that Hitler failed as an artist. fierywoman 22 hrs ago #1

Just like Donvict malaise 22 hrs ago #2

My take: They Have No Talent or Brains. Nt spooky3 22 hrs ago #3

Ding ding malaise 22 hrs ago #6

They're not well educated and have abysmal taste. greatauntoftriplets 22 hrs ago #4

I cringe when watching "House Hunters Int'l" and someone says spooky3 22 hrs ago #7

OMG, so do I! greatauntoftriplets 22 hrs ago #11

So true malaise 22 hrs ago #10

Good for them. greatauntoftriplets 22 hrs ago #12

"Art reflects the artist." lastlib 22 hrs ago #5

Creativity is anathema to authoritarianism dalton99a 22 hrs ago #8

Yeah, if you're not allowed to think for yourself GopherGal 21 hrs ago #17

;-{) Goonch 22 hrs ago #9

Perfect malaise 22 hrs ago #14

Answer: No. efhmc 22 hrs ago #13

Because they're not curious... róisín_dubh 22 hrs ago #15