The Realignment 380 | Senator Marco Rubio: How America Can Recover from "Decades of Decadence"
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Jun 15, 2023 AI Snips
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Decadence Defined As Policy Hubris
- Decadence is the belief that timeless human realities no longer matter, shaping bad policy for decades.
- Rubio argues this post–Cold War hubris left America vulnerable as other nations pursued realistic interests.
Two Paths Out — Or A Third Hope
- Countries break out of decadence by collapse or existential crisis, Rubio warns.
- He hopes America can instead choose a third path: face reality and reform without catastrophe.
Senate Rules Encourage Practical Coalitions
- The Senate's small size and rules force cross-issue cooperation, which can reduce permanent political enmity.
- Rubio sees this as a model for restoring more pragmatic, working relationships across divides.