It seems that if you give previously disengaged people something to believe in, the connection with politics is instant and inspiring, writes Shabi [AP] If you’re a dedicated neoliberal, it might feel lately as though attempts to discredit Western anti-austerity politicians is a bit like playing whack-a-mole: No sooner is one progressive dealt with, when another one pops up. This, at any rate, is
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