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Cas Mudde is a Dutch political scientist who focuses on political extremism and populism in Europe and the United States. His research includes the areas of political parties, extremism, democracy, civil society, and European politics. Mudde identifies himself as a political leftist. .. more
Reposted by Cas Mudde, Will Jennings, Steve Peers , and 1 more Cas Mudde, Will Jennings, Steve Peers, Nicolai von Ondarza
18-24 year olds
Green: 37%
Labour: 21%
Lib Dem: 18%
Conservative: 10%
Reform UK: 9%
70+ year olds
Reform UK: 33%
Conservative: 32%
Lib Dem: 14%
Labour: 11%
Green: 5%
I agree that it is "unlikely" but that doesn't mean (anymore) that it is irrational to consider the option. π€―
Reposted by Laurent Dubois
Unfortunately, already sold out in XL and XXL...
If we want to take defence spending from circa 2.5% of GDP to circa 3.5-4% of GDP the question isnβt βhow do we pay for it?β. Thatβs the easy bit - a combination of taxes and borrowing.
The real question is about real resources and what do we want to do less of?
(1) find enough qualified people to join the massively expanded armies.
(2) ensure enduring popular support for increased defence spending
Reposted by Cas Mudde
If we want to take defence spending from circa 2.5% of GDP to circa 3.5-4% of GDP the question isnβt βhow do we pay for it?β. Thatβs the easy bit - a combination of taxes and borrowing.
The real question is about real resources and what do we want to do less of?
Reposted by Andrew Defty
Bullies never respect or reward weakness. They prey on it!
Also, any European politicians who still thinks the current U.S. is an "ally" is delusional and incompetent. The Trump administration is an adversary at best, an enemy at worst.
