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So nothing changed in practice and yet the rating drops? Sounds like the media did its job.
by yostrovs 6y ago
So nothing changed in practice and yet the rating drops? Sounds like the media did its job.
- vharuck 6y agoI think it's a pretty good measure to include. It can act like a catch-all for what other measures don't capture. And, as we've seen, it's a pretty good way to forecast changes not likely good for democracy. I've noticed a correlation with poor opinion of the government and willingness to accept undemocratic actions. A lot of people give a cynical quip and check out.
- adventured 6y agoWhen Biden gets elected, they'll change it back and celebrate a successful democratic transition. A restoration of human rights and liberalism. The world will be wonderful again. The press will be free again. Maybe they'll even give him a peace prize in the first year, right before he launches several large wars and destroys several nations.