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I've seen this analysis before, but I'm really not sure what it's supposed to mean beyond "modern populist movements want changes I don't consider to be materia
by SpicyLemonZest 2y ago
I've seen this analysis before, but I'm really not sure what it's supposed to mean beyond "modern populist movements want changes I don't consider to be material". There's no big mystery here - Denmark successfully defused their populist movement by delivering what populists say are their biggest priorities, stricter immigration policies and an increased focus on small towns (https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/denmark-european-election-how-center-fended-off-populist-right-by-michael-ehrenreich-2024-06 https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/denmark-europea...).
- John_Cena 2y agoThere is no big mystery; I believe it is proposed as that because the politicians just want to act in their own self-interest or that of lobbyists and not those of their constituents. Even bringing up immigration policies leads to vitriol online, and all I can do is think "to whose advantage is this really"..