Ideas Why our long term relationship with the U.S. is done
May 22, 2025
Marci Shore, a Yale historian specializing in Eastern European history and totalitarianism, discusses the fading U.S. commitment to democracy. She highlights how disillusionment with America's political climate echoes Eastern Europe's struggles. Shore critiques the superficial understanding of democracy and warns of global implications from America's declining trust. Through personal anecdotes, she reflects on her move to Canada and the urgent need for Europe to reconsider its reliance on U.S. support amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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End of America's Moral Leadership
- America no longer upholds first principles or defends democracy reliably.
- This moral abyss forces the world to reconsider its relationship with the U.S.
Putinism Destroys the Notion of Truth
- Putinism uses disinformation not to build a consistent narrative but to destroy the notion of any truth.
- This post-truth chaos destabilizes reality itself, undermining modernity and democracy.
Postmodern Fascism Undermines Reality
- Modern totalitarian lies used to be seamless, but now the aim is to deny the existence of reality altogether.
- This postmodern fascism weaponizes confusion and nihilism against democratic truth.