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Poland saved itself from autocracy w/massive voter turnout: "leadership played a pivotal role... a veteran insider successfully challenged an authoritarian incumbent... baggage of Tusk’s career was offset by the benefits of his vast experience.. self-restraint & collaborative spirit were crucial."
How Poland Won Back Its Democracy | by Maciej Kisilowski - Project Syndicatewww.project-syndicate.org Maciej Kisilowski highlights five critical factors that propelled the country’s anti-populist opposition to victory.
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“Self restraint and collaborative spirit” We’re fucked
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c'mon, not everyone will but many can
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I meant the folks in charge. We absolutely can
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I think we're the ones who have to save us and we will
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Helen, you are absolutely right on both counts. I saw this osprey literally rise up from under water carrying a barracuda. That's the kind of strength and commitment we need.
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100% there will be a grassroots backlash for this media pile-on.
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As much as I want to support a free and independent press, canceled my @nytimes.com subscription today. Think I was not alone. Will be watching to see if they deserve my money and support. One candidate deserves nonstop negative press and it's not Joe Biden.
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I sure hope so. Like Pogo said, "We have met the enemy and he is us." But we're also the only ones who can save ourselves, no one is coming to our rescue.