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Jul 9Liked by Simon O'Connor

Great summary, thank you.

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Jul 9Liked by Simon O'Connor

Great Summary and l am patiently waiting for the American elections. On the other-side of world of the World, l must appreciate how democracy was displayed in South Africa on the recently ended elections which saw a controversial Government of National Unity between the so called “ Apartheid regime “ working with the ANC. It is a very good example of a good democratic system that is inclusive and willing to let bygones be.

Such an interesting year of Elections, 🤔

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100% I had not followed as closely bit your are spot on - that election is also one to acknowledge for what it achieved.

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The paralysis in the US reinforces the notion that something is very rotten at the heart of its political life. It is hard to believe that Biden's family would subject their patriarch to such cruel public exposure, and ordeal, and even harder to believe that this has developed in a vacuum. Biden's inability has been known for months and what is unfolding before our eyes seems pre-planned.

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Yeah, while Biden an issue at this moment you can’t help feel a wider / deeper problem in the system.

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It shows that genuine democracy is scarce in the modern world. Breeding ground for anarchists and communists?

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Definitely and another reason various authoritarian regimes are trying to exploit things in struggling democracies.

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