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The critique suggests that leftist policies aim to revert to this perceived "golden age," requiring societal shifts that prioritize reduced modernity, fewer desires, and diminished dependence on government welfare. In their view, restoring this era would necessitate a fundamental change in societal values — moving away from modern materialism and towards self-reliance.
The Democratic Leadership's Disdain for Freedom
Critics contend that Democratic leadership despises personal freedoms and views them as obstacles to their agenda of power consolidation. The fear of a "deep state" — an entrenched unelected bureaucracy — is particularly threatening to these leaders, who are seen as seeking to maintain and expand their control at the expense of individual rights.