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**timmybrown** · 05-21-2008, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by snoopy369

I think in general American politics has moved right, not left, in the last 30 years. The democrats are now winning elections - but it's because they're moving right, and a short-term popular annoyance at the Republicans, not because of a left movement. Look at the folks that are winning these 'shocking victories' in congressional special elections - they're largely conservatives who happen to put the word 'democrat' in front of their name so they can win. And then you look at the overwhelming support for things like public healthcare. It's not quite as clear cut as you think.

I think you misunderstand me. I think the Democrats are only slightly better than the Republicans. But in the end there is little difference: popular authoritarianism rules the day. As I said in another thread, democratic politics in most countries is of only theoretical interest. Denial seems to be the operative mode. There are more extreme right wingers, but that basically means there are more idiots.

Look, you can tell when things get really bad because comedians are the only ones providing real political commentary. It's almost like the Middle Ages, where only the jester was allowed to tell the truth.

05-21-2008, 09:38 PM	#12
timmybrown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Originally posted by snoopy369 I think in general American politics has moved right, not left, in the last 30 years. The democrats are now winning elections - but it's because they're moving right, and a short-term popular annoyance at the Republicans, not because of a left movement. Look at the folks that are winning these 'shocking victories' in congressional special elections - they're largely conservatives who happen to put the word 'democrat' in front of their name so they can win. And then you look at the overwhelming support for things like public healthcare. It's not quite as clear cut as you think. I think you misunderstand me. I think the Democrats are only slightly better than the Republicans. But in the end there is little difference: popular authoritarianism rules the day. As I said in another thread, democratic politics in most countries is of only theoretical interest. Denial seems to be the operative mode. There are more extreme right wingers, but that basically means there are more idiots. Look, you can tell when things get really bad because comedians are the only ones providing real political commentary. It's almost like the Middle Ages, where only the jester was allowed to tell the truth.
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