The end of the post WWII liberal consensus and the emergence of a new fascism? | 21 comments (21 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Hottest Year for Opposition Candidates (none / 0)

Rebecca Solnit put that argument to rest immediately. As for Sanders he apparently forgot what he did, together with Biden, these past four years.
A quick check on election results throughout the world doesn't support the other thesis. Cherry picking can only go so far, ironically in coincidence with the Moldavia elections.

by de Gondi (publiobestia aaaatttthotmaildaughtusual) on Tue Nov 12th, 2024 at 06:40:58 AM EST
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Reality and perception are two separate modes in election rhetoric ... social media has a damning effect on election campaigns ... living in a fantasy world of wishful thinking... were the Romans right to steer government policy by the Senate instead of Greek style democracy?

Link to MSNBC article ..

The Biden administration was staunchly pro-labor, subsidized Obamacare and managed to avoid a recession. But Trump and Republicans sold resentment, and it worked.

The flaw in US democracy of unequal representation in the Senate and electoral system may lead to a dictatorial regime in Washington.

Understanding democratic decline in the United States | Brookings - Oct 2023 |

'Sapere aude'

by Oui (Oui) on Tue Nov 12th, 2024 at 08:42:30 AM EST
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The end of the post WWII liberal consensus and the emergence of a new fascism? | 21 comments (21 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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