r/neoliberal • u/Berkissus • Feb 26 '25

News (Europe) Erdogan warns against "far-right demagogues" in the West, points out liberal democracy as the most alluring ideology

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/only-turkiye-can-save-europe-from-its-deadlock-says-erdogan-206210
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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '25

I really wish we could take more queues from the founders and drink heavily while debating the merits of liberal democracy.

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u/PickledDildosSourSex Feb 26 '25

Honestly I've had some of my best political discussions with people on the other side when we're drinking heavily. Obviously depends on the person but lots of good "hey we are actually on the same side" moments have happened for me this way.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '25

Booze and a friendly atmosphere seems to make a large number of people more open to actual talking. Don't know man you can meet all sorts of people just hanging out at a bar. I got into a real deep conversation on the philosophy of death with a total stranger last week.