(May 2, 2025 at 7:14 am)Alan V Wrote: I consider cynicism about politicians and democracy to be partly to blame for the political rise of a demagogue in the U.S.
The cult-like adulation of an authority figure is one of those atavisms I was referring to.
I would love political rise of demagogue in US cause that would mean someone giving a shit about common man but I'm not in habit of loving fantasy. Sanders ain't president.
Also democracy have itself to blame - if it couldn't provide citizens with European style healthcare (would be called single payer here?), lessening wealth inequality, or educating citizens on why voting for fascist is both immoral and counter effective then perhaps some shock is needed so political class could reassess it's priorities.
The first revolt is against the supreme tyranny of theology, of the phantom of God. As long as we have a master in heaven, we will be slaves on earth.
Mikhail Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin.
