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Author coins 'DemocraticFascism' after losing faith in Western democracy

Original: # DemocraticFascism : "I have lost faith both in Western social # democracy , and in the institutions of # International

A writer approaching 70 says she has lost faith in Western social democracy and in international law, calling the combination "DemocraticFascism". She describes recent events as deeply shocking and says both institutions were fundamental to her life's work, prompting discussion about declining trust in Western democratic systems and international legal bodies.

Why now: It reflects a widely shared disillusionment with Western democratic institutions and international law amid current global crises.

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• # DemocraticFascism : "I have lost faith both in Western social # democracy , and in the institutions of # InternationalLaw . As both have been fundamental to the work of my life, this is rather a blow as I approach 70. A number of deeply shocking things have happened this past… · resisdance · 4

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