[AlphaGeekZulu]

The XX is acting in an increasingly restrictive manner, sanctioning journalists and citizens deemed pro-XX or anti-XX. Some of those targeted are reportedly unable to open bank accounts or travel. Some of them are called "stupid" or "pigs". This suggests a growing conviction within the XX that certain viewpoints are acceptable, while others are effectively prohibited and carry tangible consequences. How should this trend be described? Is it a form of totalitarianism, or something else?

Try to find matches for the XX placeholders!

[ecshafer]

This is a perfect place for a prolog program.

[submeta]

And what exactly did you add to the discussion, beyond posturing

[AlphaGeekZulu]

Logic! If the described properties define totalitarianism, then they do so for any value that can truthfully be substituted for XX. I suggest checking this for all ~195 possible values.

[nutjob2]

And what exactly did you add to the discussion, beyond posturing