I'd also say that liberal democracy has over-promised and under-delivered, especially for key demographics and in particular since the end of the Cold War. The response from leaders has not been JFK's "Ask not ..." but "Take more." There is so much more focus on rights than responsibilities, which has skewed average citizens' understanding of the social contract they are part of.
Certainly depends on the country and system, but I’d say mehr Mut! If other parts of the democratic political spectrum took as many rhetorical points from the far-right as they meekly do their policy points, we might see a more robust civic culture.
I'd also say that liberal democracy has over-promised and under-delivered, especially for key demographics and in particular since the end of the Cold War. The response from leaders has not been JFK's "Ask not ..." but "Take more." There is so much more focus on rights than responsibilities, which has skewed average citizens' understanding of the social contract they are part of.
Interesting thought. What could be done to change this?
Certainly depends on the country and system, but I’d say mehr Mut! If other parts of the democratic political spectrum took as many rhetorical points from the far-right as they meekly do their policy points, we might see a more robust civic culture.