Brother Zack!
Most supporters of Wedi Medhin Berad resemble cult followers who are unable to see beyond the limited horizon of their beliefs. In fact, they remind me of the followers of David Koresh, the religious cult leader whose devoted followers died with him in the Waco siege.
This is how David Koresh built his cult—through intense loyalty and unquestioning devotion—and there are many similarities between his followers and those who blindly worship the sodomite dictator.
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Charisma and alleged Knowledge
To be fair, the dictator once possessed a certain degree of charisma, especially in his younger years. But with age, that presence has faded—today, he more closely resembles a featherless rooster , worn down and out of touch.
When it comes to his intellect, government-controlled media portray him much like the North Korean leadership is portrayed—exaggerated, unquestionable, and above all scrutiny. State media outlets have even published his speeches unfiltered, boasting that his oratory skills are unmatched and must be read “without editing.” Former Information Ministers like Yemane Gebreab and Ali Abdu have publicly referred to his speeches as the “golden words of the Eritrean president.”
Despite the glorification by state media, the dictator’s actual knowledge appears limited to general information, often no more advanced than that of an average high school student.
. Apocalyptic Teachings
The government continually spreads the narrative that the entire world is against Eritrea, portraying the country as the lone force standing up to defend and preserve its sovereignty. Whenever anything goes wrong internally, blame is quickly placed on foreign intelligence services like the CIA, MI6, or other Western agencies.
Much like the Shia regime in Iran, which once handed Basij fighters symbolic "keys to paradise" to encourage martyrdom, the sodomite dictator and his supporters glorifies war and sacrifice. Martyrdom is treated as sacred, something to aspire to for the sake of the nation.
Yet, the dictator and his mini skunis see war from a distance. They don’t participate in the suffering themselves. For example, eight of the dictator’s siblings live in the United States, and his three children are shielded from the hardship that ordinary Eritreans endure due to war and forced conscription.
The regime promotes Sawa military camp as a great equalizer—bringing together the rich and poor, Christians and Muslims, urban and rural youth. In reality, well-connected families quietly pull their children out of Sawa, sending them back to Asmara for dental care and other privileges, while the majority endure harsh conditions with no such escape.
. Control Through Isolation
People in Eritrea are restricted from accessing any media outside of government-controlled sources. The state media consistently portrays Eritrea as a victim of global powers, promoting the narrative that “the whole world is against us.” This messaging is a deliberate strategy to keep the public in line and to incite loyalty toward the dictator.
It’s a classic case of controlling the narrative, information, and media. With no access to independent journalism or alternative media outlets, Eritreans have no other source of truth or perspective. The country exists in a state of self-imposed isolation, and that isolation serves a clear purpose: to maintain control and suppress dissent.
Us vs. Them Mentality
The Sodomite dictator deliberately fostered a "us vs. them" mentality beneath the surface to keep people divided, distrustful, and ultimately unable to unite against his rule. For example, when a coup attempt was led by a colonel named Wedi Ali, many of his peers were Christian highlanders. Yet, the regime dismissed them as a group of jihadists allegedly trying to impose Sharia law in Eritrea, accusing Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states of sponsoring them.
Over time, Akeleguzai highlanders were painted as the new “jihadists” by the regime and its supporters. They were labeled narrow-minded regionalists seeking to disintegrate the nation.
When Eritreans turn against one another—whether in Israel or across the diaspora—over trivial issues like regional identity or sub-national affiliations, the true architect of this “fitna” (division) is none other than the sodomite dictator himself.
Why do people keep supporting the dictator despite all his colossal failure.
Like the Cosa Nostra mafia, the regime uses extortion and blackmail to silence dissent. For example, some individuals who visited Eritrea were imprisoned simply for expressing their opinions openly. If you fail to attend government-approved events or festivals, you’re automatically labeled a traitor, and you may even lose the right to inherit property from your family after their death.
Only the PFDJ is allowed to celebrate Independence Day. If Eritreans observe the holiday independently—without the endorsement of the Eritrean ambassador or regime officials—they are branded as enemies of the state.
Here is Berhane. 
