I was reading Garry Kasparov's twitter feed the other day and took note of a group of dissidents who have lived under autocratic/authoritarian control (as Kasparov did) speaking to what life is really like under these regimes. Americans are being lulled into the belief that democracy has had its day, that it is inherently inefficient, a…
I was reading Garry Kasparov's twitter feed the other day and took note of a group of dissidents who have lived under autocratic/authoritarian control (as Kasparov did) speaking to what life is really like under these regimes. Americans are being lulled into the belief that democracy has had its day, that it is inherently inefficient, antiquated and that in order to compete on the world stage, we need a strong 'unitary executive' in charge. Call it authoritarianism, fascism. whatever. Former Attorney General William Barr was a keen proponent of the theory. We watched how that turned out.
Those from Renew Democracy's Frontlines of Freedom would beg to differ with the cheers for autocratic rule. They've lived under these political systems and have the subsequent horror stories to share.
I think we need these voices from outside the American bubble to voice their concerns, worries, real-life experiences. The question is will the narrative penetrate? That's where American journalists and publications need to come in, have the courage to dump the 'bothsiderism' schtick and defend basic American values, the very ones Mr. Asahi Shimbun notes: freedom, democracy, the rule of law. We need to be as loud and effective as those who would burn the house down. It's an all hands on deck moment. Every voice defending democratic principles is worthy and needed.
President Biden has stated before: domestic policy is foreign policy; foreign policy is domestic policy. If we refuse to lead by our values and principles both home and abroad, we hobble any attempt at renewal.
I was reading Garry Kasparov's twitter feed the other day and took note of a group of dissidents who have lived under autocratic/authoritarian control (as Kasparov did) speaking to what life is really like under these regimes. Americans are being lulled into the belief that democracy has had its day, that it is inherently inefficient, antiquated and that in order to compete on the world stage, we need a strong 'unitary executive' in charge. Call it authoritarianism, fascism. whatever. Former Attorney General William Barr was a keen proponent of the theory. We watched how that turned out.
Those from Renew Democracy's Frontlines of Freedom would beg to differ with the cheers for autocratic rule. They've lived under these political systems and have the subsequent horror stories to share.
I think we need these voices from outside the American bubble to voice their concerns, worries, real-life experiences. The question is will the narrative penetrate? That's where American journalists and publications need to come in, have the courage to dump the 'bothsiderism' schtick and defend basic American values, the very ones Mr. Asahi Shimbun notes: freedom, democracy, the rule of law. We need to be as loud and effective as those who would burn the house down. It's an all hands on deck moment. Every voice defending democratic principles is worthy and needed.
President Biden has stated before: domestic policy is foreign policy; foreign policy is domestic policy. If we refuse to lead by our values and principles both home and abroad, we hobble any attempt at renewal.
Another good interview!
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