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In reply to the discussion: So can we get rid of the stupid "progressive vs establishment" false dichotomy now? [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)It's something to take seriously since it's not just about "republican vs democrat" but country vs the world.
Putin wants a destruction of the liberal order as we know it or a realignment. A Republican Administration which isolates America's allies suits his purposes just fine so he's okay with a President pushing Republican isolationism, pissing off trade partners and allies.
And China is probably cool with this too. Xi Jinping has some very big ideas, and talks about implementing massive projects, and do it he's tapped into Confucianism because to do big things you need social cohesion and stability. A weakened U.S means China can dominate in the 21st century, exercise leverage and set the agenda.
America, on the other hand, is a polarized polity. Everything is a fight and a battle, where policy taking the country two steps forward could be scrapped with a change in administration, taking the Country 5 steps back.
Liberals and progressives ( and whatever else people may call themselves on the left spectrum) must understand what's at stake.