I think the distinction is between liberalism (the status quo) and fascism (the kick in the teeth).
From the article:
It is a strange paradox that a billionaire like Trump could pose successfully as the champion of the interests of the working class. He is, of course, a faithful representative of his class – the 1 percent of super-rich Americans who own and control the nation.
For a long time, the Democrats were able to pose as the political representatives of the working class. But decades of bitter experience has convinced millions of workers that this is a lie.
They are looking for a radical alternative. This might’ve been provided by Sanders, if he had decided to break with the Democrats and stand as an independent. But he capitulated to the establishment of the Democratic party, and that disillusioned his base.
This left the road open for a right-wing demagogue like Trump, who seized the opportunity with both hands. It is not generally known, but in 2015, Trump privately told Yale business school Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld that he purposefully copied the anti-corporate messaging that Bernie Sanders’ campaign had shown was effective.
Here is an explanation.
Is Bernie is an accelerationist?
Capitalism and liberalism are intertwined.
Thanks for reading it.
Thanks for reading. I’m not concerned for engagement. I find what I think is interesting and informative. I hope others find some of it enlightening.
Where’s an example of accelerationism leading to authoritarianism? Who’s accelerating? How are they doing it? Is it really accelerating if you are sleeping on a speeding train? It’s happening regardless.
Conditions have to arise that necessitates a more progressive administration. Something like a major economic depression.
That’s dystopian
I don’t think the 5th International is forming any time soon.🔜
That’s how I read it too.
Reminder:
In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, becoming the first and only nation to use nuclear weapons during wartime.
The electoral system is broken. Both parties and the government are captured by corporations and beholden to their donors. They no longer serve the people, they serve their donors. I wish I had an answer as to the solution. But everything I think of ( ranked-choice, campaign finance reform, compulsory voting) will be circumvented by special-interests and lobbying.
Where’s Van Helsing when you need them?
The Virginia program was purportedly intended to remove noncitizens—who already cannot legally vote—from the rolls.
The numbers don’t lie.