He also has a history of being the architect of economic “shock therapy” policies in Russia in the 1990s. Do you really think someone like that had a complete change of heart and did a 180 on their economic and geopolitical views? Or is he just a clever opportunist who sees which way the wind is blowing?
Yes, it’s very weird. Back in the day, he was practically Mr. Neoliberal. Now, for whatever reason, he’s starting to say things that make a modicum of sense – draw your own conclusions.
But his content that he puts out today, as in 2022, not 30 years ago, is important for an accurate understanding of current politics. I don’t like his work in the 80s/90s but I won’t say that he’s a dirty manipulating liar when he’s OBVIOUSLY telling good info. And above all else, he’s making this controversial info public by reporting it on Democracy Now, idk if you watch them but it’s just a SocDem channel, so convincing them that Ukraine is guilty or how China isn’t escalating things changes a lot of minds, and I can appreciate that he uses his stature and reputation to spread important info
I’ll say this, he’s an interesting character. You are right that he says things on mainstream or mainstream adjancent media that few others dare to. Why he does this i don’t know.
I feel that it’s like a better version of Col. Richard Black. If you aren’t familiar with him look him up, US col that puts out content about how Russia is not the bad one. I follow him because his info is correct but I’m very sussed about why he’s posting it, Sachs is at least a bit better/more trustworthy imo
Its also possible he’s come around on neoliberalism. They use these economists to peddle neoliberalism, which only works as long as they 1) stay ignorant of the effects of neoliberal policies, 2) are bribed, 3) just being intellectually dishonest.
The rise of the PRC has a lot of even halfway intelligent westerners questioning their core tenets.
There were unfortunately plenty on the left who supported 90s economic reforms in Russia, even in communist circles. It’s not entirely indicative of someone’s politics in general.
Not really talking about Sachs here. Just putting it out there.
He also has a history of being the architect of economic “shock therapy” policies in Russia in the 1990s. Do you really think someone like that had a complete change of heart and did a 180 on their economic and geopolitical views? Or is he just a clever opportunist who sees which way the wind is blowing?
Yes, it’s very weird. Back in the day, he was practically Mr. Neoliberal. Now, for whatever reason, he’s starting to say things that make a modicum of sense – draw your own conclusions.
But his content that he puts out today, as in 2022, not 30 years ago, is important for an accurate understanding of current politics. I don’t like his work in the 80s/90s but I won’t say that he’s a dirty manipulating liar when he’s OBVIOUSLY telling good info. And above all else, he’s making this controversial info public by reporting it on Democracy Now, idk if you watch them but it’s just a SocDem channel, so convincing them that Ukraine is guilty or how China isn’t escalating things changes a lot of minds, and I can appreciate that he uses his stature and reputation to spread important info
I’ll say this, he’s an interesting character. You are right that he says things on mainstream or mainstream adjancent media that few others dare to. Why he does this i don’t know.
I feel that it’s like a better version of Col. Richard Black. If you aren’t familiar with him look him up, US col that puts out content about how Russia is not the bad one. I follow him because his info is correct but I’m very sussed about why he’s posting it, Sachs is at least a bit better/more trustworthy imo
Its also possible he’s come around on neoliberalism. They use these economists to peddle neoliberalism, which only works as long as they 1) stay ignorant of the effects of neoliberal policies, 2) are bribed, 3) just being intellectually dishonest.
The rise of the PRC has a lot of even halfway intelligent westerners questioning their core tenets.
There were unfortunately plenty on the left who supported 90s economic reforms in Russia, even in communist circles. It’s not entirely indicative of someone’s politics in general.
Not really talking about Sachs here. Just putting it out there.