GiantSpoonWielder

I read a few of those books and watched the show. I always got the feeling there was commentary or criticism about marxism in Seldon's psychohistory.

Being targeted by nazis tends to unify populations who do indeed have varied opinions on everything else. This isn't asking people what kind of beverage they prefer, it's about sovereignty and protection from fascist paramilitaries, and, post-coup, fascist state forces.