SOS Democracy with Fintan O’Toole — The US elections and the politics of self-pity
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The Logic of Self-Pity in Political Discourse
This chapter examines a political figure's controversial remarks about Haitian immigrants and the media's role in shaping these narratives. The discussion delves into the risks of tribalism and victimhood in political rhetoric, informed by personal reflections from Ireland.
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