ALWAYS a move towards authoritarianism, with liberals claiming it isn't, every step of the way.

Authoritarianism is quite literally the very central root core of Conservatism. Unwavering, monolithic, ossified - it is the very thing various movements throughout history have sought to - wait for it - liberate the people they champion from, and the very vehicle the Right Wing has sought to establish and strengthen as well as utilize to force their goals upon the unwilling.

"Authoritarianism is quite literally the very central root core of Conservatism."

It's somewhat interesting that you believe that. I won't defend conservatives too much, because they can be rigid. However, it's modern liberals and legists who fit the authoritarianism mold 100%.

Step out of line as far as groupthink is concerned? You're cancelled.

Don't hate Trump? You're cancelled (and if Canadian, you'll have your money taken by the govt!)

Ask fundamental, scientific based questions about covid vaccines? You're not following the science, and are cancelled.

Exercise your right to free speech in a manner not approved by prevailing liberal / leftist leaders? You're cancelled.

The examples are too numerous to mention in any manner that even comes close to being comprehensive. But even you should get the idea.

And then he went after the tow truck operators because they refused to comply too...

Scratch just beneath the surface of a liberal, and you'll find a Nazi. Same tactics, same goals.