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German state elections show populism in decline on left and right

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    babypuncher
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    Fascinating. The optimist in me sees this as a sign of things to come throughout western democracies but deep down I feel like this may just be an aberration. The deterioration of political...

    Fascinating. The optimist in me sees this as a sign of things to come throughout western democracies but deep down I feel like this may just be an aberration. The deterioration of political discourse throughout the West over the last 6-7 years does not feel like it is ready to let up, and I'm afraid it will already be too late by the time it does.

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    1. rosco
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      Could also be fatigue. I'm pretty politically active in very leftist circles (be it in the United States) and I'm feeling like people are exhausted. There has been a lot of activity in the last 7...

      Could also be fatigue. I'm pretty politically active in very leftist circles (be it in the United States) and I'm feeling like people are exhausted. There has been a lot of activity in the last 7 years, it could be that people need a break. I know I do.

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