"The spectacle produced by the war in Iran has been, for distant viewers, comparatively familiar, almost generic. Similar images have appeared so many times that it's become nearly impossible for many of us to know if we are looking at rubble in Gaza, southern Lebanon, Syria, Tel Aviv."
"What happens when the spectacle of war no longer captivates the public? What happens when we can't even muster the illusions of shared separation?"
"Recently, Joe Kent, the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned earlier this month in opposition to the war, went on Tucker Carlson's show."
"On this well-lit but warped stage, the act of politics changes, although not always perceptibly."
The ongoing war in Gaza has produced familiar and brutal images that have desensitized viewers, making it difficult to distinguish between different conflicts. This desensitization has lowered the political stakes of war in America, despite public outrage. As social media evolves, the focus has shifted to video content and emotional commentary, changing the nature of political discourse. Notably, figures like Joe Kent are navigating this landscape, seeking to influence antiwar sentiments among diverse audiences, potentially impacting political decisions.
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