When it comes to those who hold power in a society like ours, I read these “gestures” as statements of intent. Implementation for them then becomes a matter of finding a workaround to the pesky obstacles put in their way by liberal democracy (and, of course, in undermining liberal democracy itself).
Every attempt by these fascists to implement their programme has to be taken seriously and countered immediately. After January 6 and Dobbs, we can no longer assume that these are just empty and performative gestures meant to keep the rubes on-side. We also can no longer assume that strong liberal democratic institutions and general prosperity will save us.
