Actually, they've been here for a while and accelerated with the introduction of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This article brilliantly dissects the movie and its disingenuous nature.
That's the way tyranny works, folks. Give people a little bit of hope, such as with every election cycle.
Simultaneously, either keep the masses in line through fear (Hitler, Russians, white nationalists, terrorism, COVID) or give them something to root for (Olympics.)
My hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ, the one who embodies all the hope in the universe. One day those in charge of and participating in the hunger games will be burning in eternal Hell and Christ's people will be living with Him in eternal perfection. Choose which ending you want for yourself. Acts 2 38
