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Summary of When a MAGA-style movement nearly destroyed democracy — 110 years ago



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When a MAGA-style movement nearly destroyed democracy — 110 years ago


Once upon a time, a charismatic demagogue threatened civil war, while elected liberals flailed around helplessly

https://www.salon.com/2024/10/19/when-a-maga-style-movement-nearly-destroyed-democracy--110-years-ago/

The article explores the Home Rule Crisis in the UK in 1911-1914, which was averted by the outbreak of World War I. The crisis was marked by a right-wing, ethnic nationalist paramilitary force, conspiracy theories, and a threat of civil war. The article draws parallels between the crisis and contemporary political events, including the rise of demagogues and the manipulation of nationalist sentiment.
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