“Dissatisfaction With Democracy”: China Celebrates The Midterm Elections As Evidence That Democracy Is Dying In The West
China is not the only country taking a victory lap…
Winston Churchill once famously observed that “No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” His observation came to mind this week after China’s state-run Global Times wrote an article in the wake of the U.S. midterms that celebrated the imminent death of democracy, noting that “the ‘myth’ of Western-style democracy is losing its appeal, even in the West.” It appears that Americans are ready to embrace the simplicity and tranquility of Mao-like single-party rule. After all, Hasan Piker already has the Mao jacket to go with the rise in support for socialism and the nationalization of industries.
China is not the only country taking a victory lap. Iran, which previously encouraged voters for the Democrats in opposition to the Administration, declared that Americans supported its position on the war. It is like the Legion of Doom throwing victory celebrations for America.
Moreover, a recent survey found roughly six in 10 (59%) Democrats polled said they would feel “very positive” or “somewhat positive” if the US military removed Trump and seized control of the American government.