Another green activist who allowed his vanity to override political judgement and support conservative, neo-liberal policy. It is a pity, because they discredit themselves. People increasingly want credibility and integrity from public figures. Political stars are something corporate media wants – it sells copy and makes it appear democracy is functioning.
Economics
Heiner Flassbeck: Why democracy will ultimately fail
Democracy and pluralism are not superior per se. When democracy loses the ability to hold serious discussions on serious issues, it provides a wide open flank for its opponents, who, like Donald Trump, intuitively see […]
EU politics
NDTV: Catalan Separatists To Try Again To Elect Carles Puigdemont
This is a crisis that simply is not going away, no matter how much the EU tries to ignore it. Read here
EU politics
David Broder – Emmanuel Macron Is Refusing to Allow the Left to Govern
‘Emmanuel Macron has ruled out appointing a government led by the biggest force in parliament, the left-wing New Popular Front. His refusal confirms a case long made by the Left: it’s time to get rid […]
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