Polarization is normal. Skepticism about liberal democracy is normal. And the appeal of authoritarianism is eternal. (Anne Applebaum)

Polarization is normal. Skepticism about liberal democracy is normal. And the appeal of authoritarianism is eternal.

Anne Applebaum

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