RT The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole)Either everyone practices identity politics.Or nobody practices identity politics.We will have to pick one and stick with it.It’s not sustainable to have IdPol for some groups but not for others. Eventually the groups avoiding IdPol will get sick of being ganged up on and form their own tribal identities for survival. ...

From @WSJopinion: With a sluggish economy and rising crime, drug trafficking and kidnapping, Chile is in trouble. A Jara victory would invite four more years of identity politics, public insecurity and an anti-development agenda, writes @MaryAnastasiaOG.https://t.co/PmbSZDQTea ...

Politics & Policy - Discussion on why the Democrats lost tech support [1] - Examination of federal wealth tax, wealth disparity, billionaires, and the government's role in the free market [1] - Analysis of government efficiency, including Democratic perspectives on debt and plans to control spending [1] - Debate on the costly role of democratic identity politics and navigating a primary with moderate views [1] - Critique of Trump's border policies and Biden's handling of immigration [1] - Observations on working within the Biden Administration, including gatekeepers and concerns about cognitive decline [1] Technology & Innovation - Thoughts on potentially moving NASA under the Department of Transportation [1] - Exploration of AI, self-driving technology, automation, and the potential for job loss [1] Future Outlook - Speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run [1]

Supporters of “identity politics” claim to be standing up for rights against unjust power. So do their opponents. If both claim to be “liberal”, does the word mean much at all? This is not a new problem: three post-war thinkers debated the same question https://t.co/xAQ35ERe4Z ...

Political & Social Analysis - The report explores how the rise of identity politics and increasingly polarised discourse threatens John Rawls's ideal of a society [1] - The analysis focuses on the sustainability of democracy in the face of challenges to pluralism [1]

Economic Discontent & Political Landscape - The report highlights a loss of faith in the "American dream" due to systemic failures, inequality, and corruption, leading to a willingness to listen to identity-based appeals [3][4] - The discussion points out that economic anxieties, stemming from events like the 2008 financial crisis, fueled a rejection of globalization and neoliberalism, as people felt their lives were not improving despite the enrichment of elites [8][9] - The analysis connects economic anger with identity politics, where frustration with the system opens the door for divisive figures to blame immigrants and liberal elites [11][12] Rebuilding the Future Narrative - The report emphasizes the need for a forward-looking vision that addresses corruption and ensures the government works for the people, rather than simply patching up the existing system [6] - The analysis suggests that reclaiming the narrative requires demonstrating a vision for the future that goes beyond nostalgia and focuses on rebuilding the system to address the root causes of economic discontent [5][6] Brexit & Trump Parallels - The report draws parallels between Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, noting that both were driven by underlying economic issues and identity-based appeals [7] - The "take back control" slogan in Brexit is analyzed as appealing to both economic anxieties (control from out-of-touch elites) and identity concerns (control from immigrants), highlighting the connection between the two [9][10]