Brass Knuckles and Winning

Wisdom of Crowds

Feb 02, 2024•34 min

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Are ideas overrated?

Shadi’s recent column (and controversial tweet) exploring the reasons behind Trump’s popularity launches a discussion about what exactly drives politics. Are politicians motivated by winning more than ideology? Do voters respond to strong personalities, rather than policies and promises?

As expected, Damir makes a case for “materialism” over ideas. Shadi isn’t totally convinced.

Required Reading:

* Shadi, “The Peculiar Moderation of Donald Trump,” Washington Post, 1/25/2024

* Shadi’s tweet

* Bruno Maçães’ tweet

* David Ignatius, “The Midwest Tacks Hard Toward a Mideast ‘Moment of Truth’,” Washington Post, 2/1/2024

* Eduardo Porter, “Republicans’ Immigration Bill is Not Serious Legislation,” Washington Post, 2/2/2024

* Thomas Friedman, “A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East is Forming. And it’s Big,” New York Times, 1/31/2024

* Bruno Maçães on Wisdom of Crowds

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