Canonically, we're supposed to believe that psionics and attempted
manipulation/subversion of Psionic Institutes is the reason. But...

JimV has offered some interesting food for thought regarding the Imperium
and its governance model (and attitude toward its own member worlds with
less-autocratic governments).

When looked at "objectively", the Consulate has the structure of a
republic, though one where the franchise is limited. Is this the _real_
reason that the Imperium chooses to 'demonize' the Consulate, even though
they're using psionics as the 'public' reason in the propaganda?

Discuss.

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