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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 0)

It's very peculiar that the dominant "left" in the US and Europe thinks "courage" of political leaders is something independent of social struggle. The people have no agency, they must rely on the "courage" or be betrayed by the lack of courage of office holders. How odd.

by rootless2 on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 04:04:49 PM EST
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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 0)

It's probably a form of learned helplessness.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 04:10:07 PM EST
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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 1)

One might remark that it is equally remarkable to ascribe a lack of agency to political leaders.

- Jake

If you only spend 20 minutes of the rest of your life on economics, go spend them here.

by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 04:48:09 PM EST
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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 0)

Oddly, I do not think elected leaders of 20th century or even 21st century OECD states are able to make significant changes that are opposed by the corporate elite in the absence of public pressure.

by rootless2 on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 05:44:30 PM EST
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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 0)

That might take a courageous leader, even in the presence of public pressure.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 05:46:39 PM EST
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Re: The error of nostalgia (none / 0)

not too much public pressure in evidence.

by rootless2 on Thu May 3rd, 2012 at 05:56:44 PM EST
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