On: Thomas Piketty: 'The reality is the US is losing control of the world'

[pjc50]

Hegemonic liberalism is way, way, better than hegemonic illiberalism.

[gradus_ad → pjc50]

Hegemonic idealism is dangerous either way. We can pick and choose what works best.

[jswelker → gradus_ad]

Yes "we" can, but the difference is that in a liberal order "we" at least ostensibly represents the people, and in an illiberal order, "we" represents a naked power grab by whichever elite group currently has the reigns.