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Donkey that affected public opinion
The article examines the phenomenon of populism and its impact within the Moroccan context, focusing on its expansion from merely consuming the constitution like "eating a donkey" to hindering the ability for future-oriented thinking and the management of public affairs. This is achieved through a simplified emotional discourse that dictates what is accepted and what is rejected based on a Manichean duality between light and darkness. The article highlights that populism is not an organized political party in Morocco, but rather a scattered populist mood expressed through social media platforms and the media, making it more complex to address. This sentiment reflects a deep anger towards elites and policies. It also discusses the economic and identity crises linked to inflation, especially amid the intersection of cultural and religious affiliations, alongside the rise of technocratic governance models and globalization, which reduce local political decision-making space and deepen the gap between citizens and politics. Ultimately, the article emphasizes that populism is not the direct cause but an indicator of a profound crisis in the mechanisms of political representation. The greatest challenge, therefore, is rebuilding a vibrant relationship between society and politics, rather than relying on simplified, emotionally-driven discourses that distort public debate and exacerbate crises of representation and democracy.
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