Populism of the entire political spectrum
In this rock step with this anti -intellectual movement, it is a populism version supported by both people like RFK Jr. and Trump.
Popurism is a world view of the average citizens with “elite”. Who is the elite depends on the context, but in the modern political situation in the United States, organizations such as politicians, scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and disease management prevention centers are often drawn.
For example, the right -wing populist often describes government medical institutions with multinational pharmaceutical companies, imposes excessive regulations, obligations for medical intervention, and restrict their personal freedom.
Popurists on the left wing clarify how much a large formula operates the healthcare system, uses their immeasurable wealth and political influence, and expensive drugs that make money and intentionally save lives. Keep it out of reach. All of these are said by politicians like Bernie Sanders.
Popurist’s goal is to describe these elites as enemies of the people and eradicate the recognized “corruption” of the elite.
This view of the world is not just appealing to the right end. Historically, in the United States, populism was the power of political left wings. Until now, it has existed through similar politicians on the left side that opposes the benefits of Sanders and wealth and the “billionaire class”.
In short, the Popurist and anti -intelligent view of the Trump administration has not been beautifully mapped to the liberal and conservative ideology disparity of the United States, so Kennedy, the President of the Democratic Party and NE, is the President of the Republican Party. You may be a member of the Cabinet. 。
The ideologic attraction of populism and anti -intellectualism partially explains why Trump, who led the Ministry of Health and Welfare, praised Kennedy’s choice. Republican Senator Ron Johnson and Josh Holy praised the movement, like the basketball star, Rudy Goatbart and the Democratic Governor of Coloradado, Jared Police.
Even the former President Barak Obama was once considering Kennedy for the 2008 cabanet post.
Anger at the elite
So why are scientific experts appealing to so many Americans?
Many of the public support the world view for the inefficient and moral mistakes made by the elite. The cost of healthcare and medicine, such as the opioid crisis encouraged by the pharmaceutical company, the turmoil and dissatisfaction of the people, such as the change in health guidance in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the frequent cost of healthcare and medicine. I gave a reason to ask doubts about trust. In science and medicine.
Popurist has accepted the policy of general and science -supporting, which matches the anti -elite attitude. For example, Kennedy supports the amount of ultra -high -processed foods in public school lunch, reducing toxic chemicals in food supply and natural environment. These stances are backed by scientific evidence on how to improve public health. At the same time, they point out the harmful behavior of the corrupt elite, the profit -led food industry.
Of course, it is reasonable to be responsible for both civil servants for both policy decisions engaged in non -ethical actions and scientists and pharmaceutical companies. Scientists must never escape scrutiny.
For example, investigating the wrong public health experts during COVID-19 pandemics is not only from the perspective of preparing for the future public health crisis, but also for public trust in science, experts, and institutions. It is also very useful from the perspective.
But the Trump administration doesn’t seem to be interested in pursuing sincere evaluation. And Trump’s victory means that he implements his vision and appoint the people who want to do it. However, the words have resulted in the results, and the intentions and incorporation of “red” counties and state vaccines have been seen by the effects of anti -vaccination, which are significantly lower than the “blue” counter part.
Thus, despite its attractive sound, Kennedy’s signature slogan “Make the United States healthy again” is a policy that has been proven to be effective for illness, inconvenience or fatal results. I was able to stop my actions.
Dominique Stekwa, an assistant professor of Ohio State University Communication and political science. Cristin Lunz Torujyo, an assistant professor of the University of South Carolina, Matt Motta, an assistant professor at the University of Boston
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