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I think without the adversarial subversion, the states would be in just as bad of a place. It would be less clear in policies implemented, but the root cause is
by 8note 4y ago
I think without the adversarial subversion, the states would be in just as bad of a place. It would be less clear in policies implemented, but the root cause is a lack of engagement in politics and use of the tools from modernity and the enlightenment.
People aren't sold on debate and discussion, and aren't aligned on goals, and don't have a way to align on goals
- tcbawo 4y agoThe middle of both parties are getting older and older. Newly elected politicians tend to be populistic culture warriors. Consequently, we’re not able to elect anyone that gets anything done. Gone are the days of electing the most serious and responsible public servants. We’re not able to replace aging incumbent politicians with grownups. Or so it seems.