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Many of the circumstances being called out as concerning in recent weeks map well to historical examples—the framing of the argument alone doesn’t inherently in
by macNchz 2y ago
Many of the circumstances being called out as concerning in recent weeks map well to historical examples—the framing of the argument alone doesn’t inherently invalidate it when we have good examples of comparable events (e.g. purge and installation of unqualified loyalists) precipitating critical, difficult to recover from outcomes (democratic backsliding) in other societies. When the stakes are so high, vigilance is rational.
- caminante 2y ago> Many of the circumstances being called out as concerning in recent weeks map well to historical examples They also map to historical counter-examples. You don't have to go far. Take hysterical false positives like #RussiaGate, which turned out to be a manufactured hoax.