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    Posted by johnlilburne on July 23, 2023, 1:48 pm

    Can Spain hold back the right?

    While British politics moves leftwards, populist extremists are entering power across Europe – and Vox could be next

    https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/paul-mason-can-spain-hold-back-the-right-strong/

    Liked that bit about British politics moving leftwards . Not read the article. If the right is in the ascendant, it's because the 'left' has failed to address 'globalisation' and its effects on ordinary people.

    Then there's this, tweeted by Mason:

    The Rise of the New Idealists

    There is a new idealism at work in international politics. Pioneered by people and politicians in Ukraine, the Baltic states, and the Czech Republic, but increasingly apparent in the actions and words of leaders across the free world, it has opened the door to a better kind of grand strategy for liberal democracies.

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    They are joined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a leader reborn in the crucible of Europe’s response to Russian aggression. At the head of the pack though is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who, channelling the courage and conviction of his people, has done most to pioneer the ‘Neo-Idealist’ synthesis of morality and materiel, principle and progress.

    https://www.bylinesupplement.com/p/the-rise-of-the-new-idealists

    Christ. Yeh, I am sure all the Ukrainian soldiers dying in agony at the front will be pleased to know they are doing so in the name of 'neo-idealism'

    How does this sit with the rise of the right in Europe? Perhaps Mason will let us know.

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