The ratchet effect is incorrect because it fails to describe the actual dynamic at play. Neoliberals move one step forward while fascists move three steps back. A fascist power grab followed by a neoliberal's incremental changes appear to the causal observer as the ratchet effect.
The solution is not to disparage the democratic process, thereby denying ourselves the chances of ever getting progressive or socialist agendas implemented. But to recognize it is nonviable to ever allow fascists to win. Especially when you only have neoliberals to replace them with.
I should have come up with this sooner, but it really takes seeing the sword of Damocles overhead that is impending fascism to not give a shit what others think of you.
Bold of you to assume there's going to be a next time.
Wait, do you think that the united states is less progressive than it was 10 years ago? How about 20 years ago? 30?
I had someone tell me the other day that the US was more fascist in mid-2024 than in the 1920s.
People often believe what confirms their pre-existing beliefs without regard for truth.
