El Salvador reveals the failure of a dominant idea. Review: Indignant Liberalism: Political Protest and Generational Change in El Salvador, Ellen Moodie
Very interesting text and comments. Now, where is the FMLN in all of these transformations? I'm asking, not where is liberalism, but where is the left?
The future for the FMLN itself is bleak: it will probably disappear, but its constituency and the social conditions that create the appeal for a leftwing party will not disappear. It is probably likely, then, that an alternative social democratic alternative will emerge, but this will take time. Much will depend on how Bukele chooses to govern, but realistically it looks like he will remain in power for some time as the left licks its wounds and regroups.
It's been incredibly sad to see how much more effective his rule has been than any of his predecessors at restoring a semblance of peace in the country. I truly struggle to see how liberalism could return to El Salvador after the impressive results of Bukele's rule. It is truly staggering to see the former most dangerous country on earth now display the lowest murder rate in the Western hemisphere, all of which was almost single-handedly achieved by Bukele's authoritarian rule. It has been truly disheartening and his example will have serious consequences throughout Latin America, starting with Abelardo. Liberalism has been in retreat for a long time, and the relative incompetence of all of Bukele's predecessors makes it very hard for us to dispel accusations of being out of touch or downright irrational. I suspect we will see his copycats fail to achieve anything close to his track record, but it will be a very long time until liberalism has its credibility restored.
Bukele solved a lot of the violence during his time as mayor of San Salvador. Then, his hand was forced when he was president and the gangs and politicians orchestrated a massive attack on Salvadoran society. He didn't steal the power that he has and he didn't trick Salvadorans into supporting his political project. He improved life for Salvadorans. And the judges that were replaced were corrupt and worked for the wealthy oligarchs. Bukele is implementing the policies that Salvadorans want. Somehow that is disheartening. Salvadorans aren't being executed by gangs and you are disheartened? This is why liberalism fails. Because this liberalism is a worthless political farce that is only used to stall real changes that benefit the population of the world while the rich steal, bribe, and exploit at will. Bukele is constantly attacked by liberals because he is a good example that shows real concrete improvements to our lives is possible.
Very interesting text and comments. Now, where is the FMLN in all of these transformations? I'm asking, not where is liberalism, but where is the left?
The future for the FMLN itself is bleak: it will probably disappear, but its constituency and the social conditions that create the appeal for a leftwing party will not disappear. It is probably likely, then, that an alternative social democratic alternative will emerge, but this will take time. Much will depend on how Bukele chooses to govern, but realistically it looks like he will remain in power for some time as the left licks its wounds and regroups.
It's been incredibly sad to see how much more effective his rule has been than any of his predecessors at restoring a semblance of peace in the country. I truly struggle to see how liberalism could return to El Salvador after the impressive results of Bukele's rule. It is truly staggering to see the former most dangerous country on earth now display the lowest murder rate in the Western hemisphere, all of which was almost single-handedly achieved by Bukele's authoritarian rule. It has been truly disheartening and his example will have serious consequences throughout Latin America, starting with Abelardo. Liberalism has been in retreat for a long time, and the relative incompetence of all of Bukele's predecessors makes it very hard for us to dispel accusations of being out of touch or downright irrational. I suspect we will see his copycats fail to achieve anything close to his track record, but it will be a very long time until liberalism has its credibility restored.
Bukele solved a lot of the violence during his time as mayor of San Salvador. Then, his hand was forced when he was president and the gangs and politicians orchestrated a massive attack on Salvadoran society. He didn't steal the power that he has and he didn't trick Salvadorans into supporting his political project. He improved life for Salvadorans. And the judges that were replaced were corrupt and worked for the wealthy oligarchs. Bukele is implementing the policies that Salvadorans want. Somehow that is disheartening. Salvadorans aren't being executed by gangs and you are disheartened? This is why liberalism fails. Because this liberalism is a worthless political farce that is only used to stall real changes that benefit the population of the world while the rich steal, bribe, and exploit at will. Bukele is constantly attacked by liberals because he is a good example that shows real concrete improvements to our lives is possible.