On the other hand, anything still mired in any version of “good civics” or belief in electoralism* will always go off the rails right away, since it has nothing in common with reality.

*Here defined as the faith, to be imposed on others if possible, that “voting” (along with accouterments like petitions, etc.) is desirable, necessary, and sufficient. I won’t make blanket judgements on whether and when it’s a useful supplement to direct action and movement organization (which are the truly desirable and necessary things), except to be clear that no worthwhile affirmative legislation or executive action will ever occur again at the central government level. Maybe it’s sometimes possible to help prevent the worst negative action, in some contexts.

I would say that corporatism is normative and, therefore, predictive. On the other hand, I agree that this insight arises from anti-corporatism alone. Perhaps this is just another distinction without a difference, but I find it meaningful.

Hope all is well.

Good to see your post .
I’m shocked about the Monsanto decision. I’m as shocked as I am at the decision that the Romeike family is not considered persecuted by the German government (you recognize sarcasm, of course).

Will likely be back to get more. Thanks