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Why we can’t just blame capitalism for everything

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Challenges for the Left in the New Social Order

The new social order prioritizes security in older years, hindering the Left's efforts. An American aversion to taxes poses a challenge for the Left. Tax increases on the wealthy are popular, allowing space for the Left to operate without middle-class sacrifices. However, the challenge lies in winning the argument for sacrificing private consumption for government services amidst reduced trust in government due to conservative ideology and state failures. This lack of trust makes it difficult for the Left to convince the population to fund ambitious plans.

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