I would like to add that one of the key issues that "liberals" (to be intended in the "continental" sense) miss is the one regarding socioeconomic rights.
That is why, as an example, Mr Macron pining for "liberal democracy", sounds so hollow.
The rest follows.
Bottom line, concentrate on being seriously democratic and defend individual, civic AND socioeconomic rights. No adjectives needed for Democracy. At most, "functioning".
“The democratic establishment has failed to articulate a compelling, forward-looking vision that connects democracy to tangible improvements in people’s lives—to better healthcare, less inequality, and a secure future. “ Yes i think that so true. The problem is, because of point #3, the democratic establishment can’t anymore count on the media to promote any “new covenant”. Even if they had it, which they don’t, and even if people started trusting them, which they won’t.
Thank you. Very interesting.
I would like to add that one of the key issues that "liberals" (to be intended in the "continental" sense) miss is the one regarding socioeconomic rights.
That is why, as an example, Mr Macron pining for "liberal democracy", sounds so hollow.
The rest follows.
Bottom line, concentrate on being seriously democratic and defend individual, civic AND socioeconomic rights. No adjectives needed for Democracy. At most, "functioning".
Thank you Nils, very interesting, if depressing summary.
I just posted something a bit more optimistic
You Cannot Take These Cats Seriously.
https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/you-cannot-take-these-folks-seriously
“The democratic establishment has failed to articulate a compelling, forward-looking vision that connects democracy to tangible improvements in people’s lives—to better healthcare, less inequality, and a secure future. “ Yes i think that so true. The problem is, because of point #3, the democratic establishment can’t anymore count on the media to promote any “new covenant”. Even if they had it, which they don’t, and even if people started trusting them, which they won’t.