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This book is excellent for those who are passionate about politics. It covers the Arab Spring, Protests in Thailand, Brexit, and many other political changes. The book was published in 2014 and updated after Trump won the White House in 2016. A lot of people here could benefit from reading this book. Summary from Amazon. The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium How insurgencies—enabled by digital devices and a vast information sphere—have mobilized millions of ordinary people around the world. In the words of economist and scholar Arnold Kling, Martin Gurri saw it coming. Technology has categorically reversed the information balance of power between the public and the elites who manage the great hierarchical institutions of the industrial age: government, political parties, the media. The Revolt of the Public tells the story of how insurgencies, enabled by digital devices and a vast information sphere, have mobilized millions of ordinary people around the world. Originally published in 2014, The Revolt of the Public is now available in an updated edition, which includes an extensive analysis of Donald Trump’s improbable rise to the presidency and the electoral triumphs of Brexit. The book concludes with a speculative look forward, pondering whether the current elite class can bring about a reformation of the democratic process and whether new organizing principles, adapted to a digital world, can arise out of the present political turbulence.

What specific barriers are you talking about?

Manufacturing jobs started to decline in the late 1970s and significantly dropped around the year 2000.

Everyone has a different perspective on these terms. Some believe socialism refers to a large welfare state. What is your definition of neoliberalism?

I agree with your assessment. As someone said, life is stranger than fiction.

Does posting this make you feel superior to others? These types of posts are simply attacks disguised as social commentary.

Who is Harrysue?

I can't decide if the OP's posts in the thread are real or if he is trolling everyone. Some of his posts seem far-fetched.

Europe is facing significant challenges. Its population is declining, which complicates efforts to sustain the large welfare state. The Eurozone's economy is stagnant due to excessive regulation and high taxation. Additionally, Europe is falling behind the USA and China in technological advancements. As a result, it struggles to maintain a prominent position on the world stage.

How does this solve the problem? Not all jobs have high wage potential. One reason jobs moved offshore was due to high wages. Globalization makes the products less competitive due to high labor costs.

Define it.

The turning point in the USA occurred in the 2000s when China was granted favored-nation status. In a short period, 3 million jobs vanished. It heavily impacted middle- and lower-class jobs, which hollowed out many parts of the country. Plus, Western nations struggled to compete with the labor costs and practices of developing countries. In the 2010s, housing prices surged amid extremely low interest rates, a trend that persisted until the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase was exacerbated by a lack of housing supply to meet the demands of a growing population, coupled with the burden of expansive social welfare programs that raise taxes.

1) Globalization 2) Currency devaluation.

Epstein is dead; he can't pursue anything.

Someone says, "In the end, you still have nothing."

Soliciting someone under 18 is not classified as paedophilia unless the person is under 13 years old. Paedophile refers to an individual who experiences a persistent sexual attraction to prepubescent children, typically defined as those under the age of 13. This condition is clinically recognized as pedophilic disorder in diagnostic systems like the DSM-5 and ICD-11, which require the attraction to be present for at least six months and accompanied by distress or harmful behavior to qualify as a mental disorder. Importantly, having a sexual attraction to children is not illegal—only acting on that attraction is criminalized.

I assume that you understand I am right.

Sounds like you agree with my assessment.

I am open to spending time with a wide range of people, but I find it challenging to connect with American progressives because I perceive their perspectives as lacking intellectual depth.

It's acceptable to be white.

Australian?

To make my presence unmistakable, I’ll be wearing a striking red hat. This is to encourage those with limited perspective to keep their distance. I find conversations with those lacking intellectual depth to be unproductive.

This news deeply saddens me. I truly hope that the individual receives a life sentence in prison.

"It seems like you're resorting to a personal attack, which suggests you might not have any substantial arguments to back your position."

You are spot on.