The Good Fight Yascha Answers Your Questions #1
Mar 4, 2025
A lively Q&A session opens up a dynamic dialogue on pressing political issues. The conversation dives into how foreign policy impacts the American middle class and critiques recent shifts in leadership priorities. Free speech in Europe is also explored, alongside insights on recognizing the breakdown of the rule of law in the U.S. The prospects for a viable third political party are debated, painting a picture of a complex political landscape.
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Foreign Policy for the Middle Class
- Jake Sullivan's "foreign policy for the middle class" aims to connect foreign policy with American affluence.
- This approach seeks to gain public support by demonstrating tangible benefits.
Impact and Credibility
- Yascha Mounk questions whether this focus is a genuine shift or a justification for existing policies.
- He also wonders if such policy changes will truly influence voter behavior.
Afghanistan Withdrawal
- Biden's skepticism about Afghanistan was easily framed within this "foreign policy for the middle class" narrative.
- It justified withdrawal by questioning the direct benefits to Americans.