One way to understand the current Thermidorian Reaction is that professional Dems need social movements when they are out of power (to mobilize base) but don't need them after election (when they demand things). Hence current undermining of Me Too, BLM, climate activists.
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"Thermidorian Reaction" by the way would be a great name for a magazine. Better than Persuasion or Liberties.
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