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Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
(www.theguardian.com)
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Mostly fear, driven by stupidity. Socialism is indistinguishable from Communism and on par with Nazism in some parts of the US. There's also the myth of American exceptionalism, that we can succeed where others have failed because 'Merica.
The interesting thing is that the myth of American exceptionalism works both ways - both that we can succeed when we use strategies that have failed elsewhere, and also that we're so unique and different that we'll fail if we try strategies that are proven successful elsewhere. Both convincing people that we should do the opposite of what's been shown to solve problems elsewhere.
What I feel more fascinating is how, at least it seems to me, the exceptionalism often stays with Americans even if they do realise how shitty the country is becoming. You can see it either in comments suggesting the USA is worse that any third world country ("we're the best at being the worst!") or, especially with tankies, where since capitalism isn't working in the USA and USA is the best at capitalism so obviously it can't work anywhere else and the Russian model is the way to go.
It's just how it looks to me as an outsider, but I can't shake the feeling that the idea of American exceptionalism is too deeply entrenched even in people who hate the country.
Someone i know on fb literally just posted that they are glad snap ended so people have to work hard like him.
Everyone commented he was an absolute idiot. So that was good.
So yes, its American individualism at work. Fuck everyone. I got mine (especially if they have kids, then theyre 1000x more selfish, as is natural).
Wish I could move.
We can succeed where others fail in all things except taking care of each other.
On par with nazism would be a good thing for MAGA wouldn't it?
Too many believe they're not Nazis at all because LALALALALALALALA! 😖