One problem with academia in this era of post-truth and populism is that while we’re out teaching nuance, complexity, and openness to different perspectives, extremists are out there gaining power with simple, context-devoid messaging; Ergo, we should also teach rhetoric and strategic communication.
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"The problem with socialism is socialism. The problem with capitalism is capitalists."
This is what we mean by "it's the messaging."
Democrats are still resisting this.
So "Democrats" by whatever name.
The problem is universal.
Argued this about a decade ago but the radical left chose to embrace degrowth or idiotic activism. Because pro business was bad.
Texas installed most RE of all, not used the word climate once.