Did Leon Trotsky accidentally predict Trumpism? In 1932, Trotsky described how fascism grows out of economic crisis, political paralysis, and a disillusioned middle class. When you compare that with late-20th and early-21st century America, the similarities are… uncomfortably recognisable. But the differences matter just as much. Here’s what Trotsky gets right — and where the comparison breaks down.
Tag Archives: global politics
War for Gold: Deconstructing the Financial Benefits of the Second Boer War
Continuing from my previous post – I look into the war that ended the era of fiscal success and who benefitted from it financially, as we are still paying off this debt.
Why Calling Leftism a “Cancer” Misses the Point
Calling leftism a disease ignores evidence. Social-democratic policies aren’t about extremist control — they’re about building resilient, accountable societies that serve people fairly. The real cancer is unchecked power: concentrated wealth, weak institutions, and authoritarian impulses.
