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Continuum · April 18 · 54 min

Why Is Ireland So Left Wing?

Keith explains the remarkable dominance of left wing politics in Ireland. Contrary to many of the explanations that Ireland's leftism is rooted in "third worldism" or Irish nationalism, the answer lies in Ireland's remarkable elite cohesion and their dominance over public life.

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Keith explains the remarkable dominance of left wing politics in Ireland. Contrary to many of the explanations that Ireland's leftism is rooted in "third worldism" or Irish nationalism, the answer lies in Ireland's remarkable elite cohesion and their dominance over public life.

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