it feels like the “promises” (read: lies) of neoliberalism have screwed over many first world nations.
a lot of what you excellently described is going on in the United States as well, for the most part.
many kudos to our French brothers and sisters and their massive protests. I’m not sure what needs to be done, but I hope that people around the world can take back what is rightfully theirs: equality, true freedom from oppressive, corrupt governments, and an honest living
I legitimately don’t believe that Americans generally dislike smart political candidates, but instead have grown to distrust those same candidates because their intelligence is mostly used to deceive.
After decades of faux-concern-for-national-wellbeing, it’s understandable really. Along comes someone who incorporates fake populism and preys on the unfounded, uneducated fears of many. That person, either haphazardly or intentionally (my money is on the former), exposes the deep-rooted corruption on the American federal government.