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“Populism is a symptom of representative government not working as well as it could.”

Yes. It is a reset button to be used when elites lose sight of the interests of the majority of voters. Populist victory starts a process whereby people holding luxury beliefs have their delegated authority diminished, amidst collateral damage to institutions. It is expensive, but it is better than the alternative.

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The nail in the coffin of a compassionate society would be Nigel Farage getting elected to the British parliament. Possibly the most disgusting racists currently on a ballot sheet!

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He may stand a good chance of winning the seat of Clacton on Sea, I'm afraid. And if you don't want your blood to boil, Mike, then don't read this: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/columnists/2024/06/11/allison-pearson-nigel-farage-conservatives-leader/

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