“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”

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    …what you call neoliberalism is nothing more than deepening inequality, empowered the corporate interests and weakened democratic accountability …in other words, empowering the neo-nobles. Your country is an oligarchy with a temporary king every 4 years, coated with a thin veneer of democratic rituals.

    It is obvious how meek the Americans are. Based on recents polls more than 40% still supports the antics of the current king and the other 60% doesn’t do anything significant to oppose the idiotic decrees. People are deported, mistreated, lose their jobs thrown into poverty total disrespect of their gender etc etc and even foreign travelers put into jail without any reason. Still… Mr. President is unchallenged despite all the lies of his office and even starts arresting judges (and threatening people that make polls).

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      …what you call neoliberalism is nothing more than deepening inequality

      This is demonstrably false. Here’s a video to learn more about neoliberalism.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zswexNXorOE

      Neoliberal ideas were thought up and implemented by people deliberately to create a state of inequality to benefit a few wealthy individuals. So it is not another label for inequality, but a political ideology with a set of policies designed to create inequality.

      empowered the corporate interests and weakened democratic accountability …in other words, empowering the neo-nobles.

      This was by design, not an accident of spontaneous inequality. Neoliberalism is a political invention. We did not trip over it.

      Your country is an oligarchy with a temporary king every 4 years, coated with a thin veneer of democratic rituals.

      We are now a a christo-fascist techno-feudalist dictatorship. We have a christian theocratic dictator who is supported by an oligarchy of tech billionaire feudal overlords that together rule over us like we’re serfs.

      It is obvious how meek the Americans are. Based on recents polls more than 40% still supports the antics of the current king

      Fox News has brainwashed millions of people over the last thirty years, so that’s not particularly surprising.

      and the other 60% doesn’t do anything significant to oppose the idiotic decrees.

      I’m genuinely curious what you consider to be meaningful action at this point. People are doing all kinds of non-violent action. The fascists took control of this country largely non-violently, Jan 6 being an exception. And even Jan 6 didn’t succeed in any kind of violence against its purported targets, but seems to have helped Trump more than it hurt him due to the lack of consequences.

      We’re unlikely to get a fair and free election at this point if we even hold elections at all. So short of fascist incompetence getting us 2026 and 2028 elections, there’s not a lot of peaceful levers in a fascist dictatorship besides building a movement that is oppositional to the administration. Such a movement will be essential for toppling this fascist dictatorship whether we hold elections or not. Even the CCP had to roll back its Covid-19 restrictions because of protests in China.

      Also, I would like to point out that while it is true that those who make peaceful change impossible make violent change inevitable, violence is still our least useful tool. The current administration is shockingly incompetent. Trump, his cabinet, and Musk are perhaps the best people to have as political opponents in this moment as they truly seem to have no real clue what they are doing or how to do anything properly. Peaceful change is still our more likely avenue of success so it’s what we should pursue for the time being.

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        So… Neoliberalism is a deliberate political project, not just a label for inequality. Its policies were designed to empower the wealthy and corporations, weaken democracy, and make inequality structural and self-reinforcing. 🤭 much shorter and one doesnt have to watch a youtube video.

        And action…

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          But you did watch the youtube video with facts and an expert that efficiently explains the concept in a concise video essay that we most certainly need to share with others because defeating neoliberalism is a collective effort, right?

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          Very American to immediately start ranting g about violence while nonviolent campaigns that mobilize large, diverse groups are statistically more effective than violent resistance.

          Tactics include; general strikes: Coordinated work stoppages to paralyze economic activity (e.g., Bolivia’s 2003 gas wars, where unions and indigenous groups blocked roads and halted exports). Occupations and protests: Physically occupying symbolic spaces (e.g., public squares, corporate headquarters) to demand systemic change. Creative disobedience: Using art, music, or satire to subvert neoliberal narratives (e.g., the 2011 Barcelona protests where activists planted vegetables in public spaces to symbolize food sovereignty).

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            Very American to immediately start ranting g about violence while nonviolent campaigns that mobilize large, diverse groups are statistically more effective than violent resistance.

            Right, which is is why I brought up the distinction between the two. Especially when people say meaningful change they are usually implying violent change. Also, I’m arguing these exact topics with multiple users. I’ve written this down in comments to other people. Check my comment history if the comment section is too messy to navigate.

            Americans are doing those things. We need to do more and more have been planned.

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            Targeting neoliberal capitalism’s profit-driven core weakens its legitimacy. Boycotts; Collective refusal to engage with exploitative corporations or industries. Debt strikes; Refusing to pay unjust debts (e.g., student loans, predatory mortgages). Worker cooperatives; Building democratically run enterprises that prioritize people over profit.

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              Or create parallel systems that embody anti-neoliberal values: Solidarity networks: Mutual aid programs for housing, healthcare, and food distribution (e.g., Greece’s crisis-era solidarity clinics). Community land trusts: Removing land from speculative markets to ensure affordable housing. Open-source platforms: Developing free, decentralized alternatives to corporate tech monopolies.

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                Exploiting contradictions within neoliberal frameworks: Litigation: Challenging trade agreements or privatization schemes in courts (e.g., using human rights law to contest austerity). Policy advocacy: Grassroots lobbying for laws that reverse deregulation and tax cuts for the wealthy.Whistleblowing: Exposing corporate or government corruption to erode public trust.

                Neoliberalism operates globally, so resistance must too: Cross-border alliances: Linking movements (e.g., climate justice groups, labor unions) to amplify pressure. Sanctions campaigns: Pressuring governments and corporations via global consumer or investor activism. Counter-summit protests: Disrupting international financial institutions like the WTO or IMF.

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                  Despite your preference for violence; nonviolence works. Nonviolent movements attract more diverse support, including elites and security forces who may defect. Peaceful resistance undermines state claims that protesters are “violent extremists”. Violent repression often backfires, while nonviolence builds long-term networks for systemic change.

                  Example: In Bolivia, two decades of nonviolent resistance-including strikes, blockades, and marches-toppled six neoliberal governments and paved the way for Evo Morales’ anti-austerity reforms. Similar strategies have driven successes in Serbia, Sudan, and the global anti-apartheid movement. By combining disruption with institution-building, nonviolent movements can dismantle neoliberalism’s grip and replace it with systems centered on equity and collective well-being.

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                    Despite your preference for violence; nonviolence works.

                    Also, I would like to point out that while it is true that those who make peaceful change impossible make violent change inevitable, violence is still our least useful tool.

                    I even wrote this in a comment to you.

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                    So… you were ‘genuinely’ interested, now you know what you can do. Was that so hard to come up with this yourself? Start thinking instead complaining and pushing youtube videos.