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socialist_n_TN

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5. Melenchon and LePen, morror image populists............

Mon Apr 17, 2017, 09:53 AM

Apr 2017

During times of political polarization, the center will not hold. The world is in a "populist" mood in reaction to the neo-liberal establishment that has ruled since Thatcher/Reagan. The only way that you can beat right-wing populism is with left-wing populism. Run an establishment candidate against a populist of EITHER wing during times of heightened class war, and the populist will win.

Which means that LePen will probably win in France because I don't see the establishment allowing Melenchon even a shot at the second round.

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Against all odds, a communist soars in French election polls [View all] DonViejo Apr 2017 OP

Communist? lies Apr 2017 #1

Follow the link to the article to see. DonViejo Apr 2017 #2

Ahh lies Apr 2017 #4

He is NOT communist - Social Democrat who is forming an alliance with communist party of France Pachamama Apr 2017 #7

The op headline is the exact same one published by DonViejo Apr 2017 #8

No wrath for you - but clearly the original headline was incorrect and was changed to "Leftist"... Pachamama Apr 2017 #9

is there an unseen hand here? makes me pause mopinko Apr 2017 #3

Melenchon and LePen, morror image populists............ socialist_n_TN Apr 2017 #5

Except that Macron, in the centre, is highly likely to beat Le Pen in the runoff muriel_volestrangler Apr 2017 #11

This has been a fascinating election to watch, but I wish I knew more of how French elections "work" karynnj Apr 2017 #6

I like Macron. roamer65 Apr 2017 #10