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🧠 Piotr explores how small groups of elite conspiracy entrepreneurs disproportionately shape public discourse—especially via far-right channels.

💬 With @curdknupfer.bsky.social as discussant & @alenakluknavska.bsky.social as chair.

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6/11 Protesters targeted the political class directly.

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati's house was looted whilst she was away.

Several lawmakers had their homes ransacked.

The message was clear: political elites are no longer untouchable.
#PoliticalElites #Looting

✨ Feeling grateful to have participated in the @ecpr.bsky.social General Conference in Thessaloniki 🇬🇷

I’m also honored to have joined the Standing Group on @ecpr-elites.bsky.social 📚

#ecprgc25 #Thessaloniki #PoliticalScience #PoliticalElites #Leadership #Academia #StandingGroup

14/15 Vancouver Island University's Michael MacKenzie notes the irony: opposing the protest runs counter to Poilievre's stated focus on ensuring political elites have no say in Canadians' decisions.

But is the electoral reform message being lost in the noise?
#MichaelMacKenzie #PoliticalElites

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Who Are They? (The Power Players)
Political elites. Media operatives. Extremist groups. Corporate profiteers.
Those who shape the disinformation and fund the erosion of democracy.
#PoliticalElites #DisinformationMachine #ExtremistNetworks #FollowTheMoney #PowerProtectsPower

9/ Who Are They?

Political elites and loyalists invested in the system.
Media operatives spreading misinformation.
Extremist groups ready to intimidate or disrupt.

#PoliticalElites #MediaManipulation #Extremism #CorporatePower

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#MarcoRubio now controls #USAID, and he’s already shifting its #mission. Instead of supporting #workers, #families, and global #stability, he's pushing an agenda that serves #corporations and #politicalelites
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#WorkersFirst #ForeignAid #EconomicJustice #StopCorporateGreed #Solidarity

**Summary of Anne Deysine's Analysis: "The Democratic Party Has Become the Party of the Elite"** Anne Deysine, a scholar of U.S. politics, argues that Donald Trump’s resurgence reflects a rejection of the Democratic Party’s shift toward elitism and globalization, coupled with Trump’s ability to exploit fears of immigration, crime, and economic disillusionment. Key points from her analysis include: 1. **Democratic Party’s Elitism**: The Democrats have increasingly become the party of the educated elite, losing working-class support. This shift began with Bill Clinton’s free-trade policies (e.g., NAFTA, WTO), which led to job losses. Trump’s anti-globalization rhetoric, despite its risks (trade wars, consumer costs), resonated with those feeling abandoned. 2. **Economic Factors**: While Biden’s policies (e.g., infrastructure spending) aimed for long-term growth, they fueled inflation, alienating voters. Historically, Democrats have outpaced Republicans in job creation (50 million vs. 17 million since 1980), but Republican tax cuts and deregulation often undermine public investments, leaving Trump to inherit and benefit from Democratic economic gains. 3. **Cultural Wars and Misinformation**: Republicans weaponized cultural issues (abortion, gun rights, immigration) and misinformation, amplified by Elon Musk’s support. Musk’s influence via Twitter/X and financial backing legitimized Trump’s narrative, swaying undecided voters. 4. **Judicial and Institutional Shifts**: Trump’s second term could solidify conservative control via judicial appointments (250 federal judges, potential Supreme Court replacements). The Heritage Foundation’s *Project 2025* outlines a deregulatory agenda, targeting environmental, labor, and safety rules. Federal cases against Trump (election interference, classified documents) may be quashed, while state-level cases face procedural delays.

5. **Threats to Democracy**: Deysine warns of illiberal drift, with Trump leveraging the Justice Department against critics (e.g., Pelosi, Schiff), weakening media freedoms, and centralizing power. VP pick J.D. Vance, aligned with *Project 2025*, poses a long-term risk as a potential successor. 6. **Countervailing Powers**: - **State Resistance**: States like California may defy federal policies on immigration and environmental regulations. - **Business Interests**: Corporate leaders might oppose excessive tariffs or deficit growth. - **International Dynamics**: NATO spending demands and arms industry profits could shape foreign policy. - **Media and Congress**: Though weakened, media and a potential Democratic House majority might offer limited checks. 7. **Unpredictability**: Trump’s erratic governance style remains a wildcard, complicating forecasts about policy consistency or international alliances. Deysine concludes that while institutional and societal counterpowers exist, Trump’s alliance with billionaires, conservative legal networks, and a compliant Congress could profoundly reshape American democracy, with lasting consequences for equity and global stability. Here are some relevant hashtags based on Anne Deysine's analysis: #DemocraticParty #Elitism #Trump2024 #USPolitics #Election2024 #CulturalWars #EconomicPolicy #Globalization #TradeWars #Inflation #JudicialSystem #SupremeCourt #Project2025 #HeritageFoundation #CountervailingPowers #MediaFreedom #StateResistance #BusinessInfluence #NATO #IlliberalDemocracy #PoliticalAnalysis #AnneDeysine #USForeignPolicy #WorkingClass #PoliticalElites #Misinformation #ElonMusk #JDVance #Federalism #DemocracyAtRisk

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None of his cabinet will feel the pain of rising costs, and hence they couldn’t care less. 💸🤷‍♂️ #OutOfTouch #CostOfLiving #PoliticalElites #EconomicReality

Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters | The-14 "Democratic leaders' choice of Harris bypassed voters, weakening the primary system and highlighting distrust in democratic processes."

Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters
#USA #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #Biden #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #VoterRights #PoliticalElites #DemocraticProcess #Election24
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