President Johnson
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« on: September 25, 2016, 05:37:11 AM » |
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« edited: September 25, 2016, 05:38:46 AM by President Johnson »
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Yeah, it's a disaster. A big part of these problems are the permanent fights between the repective left and pragmatist wings in many of these parties. Another reason is the globalization I think, but that is very very complex to explain. Social Democrat's classic voter base, "the worker" is disappearing over time or switching to right-wing-populists because they fear open borders and the refugee problem. Both of these developments are a product of globalization.
However, here in Germany the conservative CDU of Merkel is also having trouble. Especially at the state level (only five out 16 state governors; the SPD has nine; with two from The Left and the Greens).
But I am still convinced that pragmatic Social Democracy is still the best answer to the problems of our time.
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