Postliberalism is an interesting approach that adopts both centrist right market reforms and centrist left social reforms while embracing community strength, and it might be the enhancement needed for many countries.
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This describes my political leanings generally well. Looks like I have some reading to do!
I love many postliberal concepts, but I struggle with trusting the gov’t to enhance societal well-being without overreach.
Protecting and flourishing local industries is a necessity, as excessive capitalism can over-globalize markets, destroy cities like it did rust belt and widen wealth gaps like in the 80s and 90s. But government favoritism is also a big problem.
I love the libertarian “leave me alone” concept too, but I also love the community-based approach on postliberalism. I grew up in such a multicultural community and it was beautiful.
I think current policies often rely on emotional triggers.
For example, immigration/border debates ignore the corruption and money trail that happens behind it.
Despite healthcare focus, costs in the US remain too high due to over-privatization - I did dental cleaning last week for just 50 cents in my country.
So much of AA debates in university but the importance of the quality of education and ever-increasing cost is left out.
Governments these days find the easy way out, getting people to blame each other instead of doing their jobs.
Great breakdown. I agree that initial readings on the subject have me concerned about positions of government in social scenarios. But this does seem to address my concerns where libertarianism is perhaps too laissez faire without throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Good stuff Pam!