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Essays on 2020 US election

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Apr 16, 2026ACX

Orban Was Bad, Even Though We Don't Have A Perfect Word For His Badness

Scott argues that Viktor Orban's election loss doesn't vindicate him or disprove concerns about democratic backsliding, since autocrats can do many undemocratic things and still lose elections.

18 min read 2,675 words

Jan 5, 2020SSC

Hardball Questions For The Next Debate (2020)

Scott Alexander presents satirical and absurd 'hardball questions' for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, showcasing clever wordplay and humorous connections.

7 min read 1,013 words

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