"In the last decade alone, the share of the world population living in autocracies has shot up from 49 percent in 2011 to 70 percent in 2021."—Michael Hirsh, "The Month That Changed a Century." Foreign Policy. April 10, 2022.
Tag: democracy
Principles of Democratic Structuring
"Once the movement [grows to the point of needing structure and/or] no longer clings tenaciously to the ideology of "structurelessness," it is free to develop those forms of organization best suited to its healthy functioning. This does not mean that we should go to the other extreme and blindly imitate the traditional forms of organization. … Continue reading Principles of Democratic Structuring
Hold the Line
https://twitter.com/perlmutations/status/1322950248331841537 This both begins and ends this blog's election coverage. Fare thee well. "The list of potential and real challenges we face is long. Whether it’s cuts to the US Postal Service; malfunctioning voting equipment; voter suppression; misinformation; intimidation at the polls; violence among political supporters; or the President improperly using the powers of the … Continue reading Hold the Line
Then & Now: Walter Lippmann & Public Opinion
Vote the Clowns In¡
By all means, go vote. Just don't delude yourself that if you support the clowns or the carnies that either will fundamentally change the carnival. In the end, we're the marks.
Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.2. Do not think it worthwhile to produce belief by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light.3. Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.4. When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, … Continue reading Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
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