Current politics resembles a stadium. Militants experience every debate like a match, with blind loyalty to the party shield and constant whistling at the referee, who in this case is the judge. A penalty against them is never acknowledged; only the perfect excuse is sought to blame the system or the opponent. It is a dynamic that wears down democracy. ⚽
The algorithm of loyalty: how the crowd is programmed 📲
Database management applications and mass messaging systems allow supporters to be segmented with surgical precision. Notifications are sent that reinforce the party's narrative, automatically blocking any external sources. Recommendation algorithms, similar to those on social media, create echo chambers where self-criticism is an unwanted bug. Sentiment analysis software measures the temperature of the crowd.
Political VAR: for reviewing others' penalties, not your own 📺
If a VAR existed for politics, militants would request it only to review the opposing team's fouls. A clear penalty by their party would be explained as a player's slip or a conspiracy of the grass. Technology, instead of impartiality, would be used to slow down the play until finding an angle that justifies the kick. In the end, VAR only serves to confirm that the referee is always to blame.