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  • Since his rise to popularity, however, he has softened some policies, saying he believes in an open economy and is not totally opposed to privatisation.

    Dissanayake had campaigned on a pledge to renegotiate a controversial US$2.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout secured by his predecessor.

    But since taking office, he has resolved to maintain the existing agreement with the international lender.

    The country’s main private sector lobby, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has tacitly supported Dissanayake and his programme.

    Yeah, not a good sign… This WSWS article on him doesn’t exactly inspire hope either.












  • Alsephina@lemmy.mltopolitics @lemmy.worldLiberalism Will Cost Us the Earth
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    11 days ago

    Most western conservatives are economically liberal, though there are certainly stupIDPol or maga “communism” types.

    In general, the left-right political spectrum that implies liberals can be leftist or that conservatives can’t be liberals is oversimplified, inaccurate, and not how the vast majority of people actually view politics.

    Most working-class people do want social benefits for example and may therefore be considered economically leftist, but if they’re in an economically disadvantaged region they may have a backwards view on social norms and be considered socially right-wing.