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    CULTURE WAR

    May 30, 2021 4 minutes
    by PAUL THOMAS

    In some respects, US political life has reverted to the way it was before “the former guy” – as President Joe Biden referred to Donald Trump – brought his unnerving mix of chaos theory, demagoguery and narcissism to Washington, DC.

    The President prioritises the fight against Covid-19, rather than insisting it can be willed out of existence or demanding research into the efficacy of injecting disinfectant. On a daily basis, he outlines policies, issues executive orders and proposes legislation, as opposed to tweeting insults and provocations. He engages with allies rather than adversaries. And when Israel goes on the

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