For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple and wrong.” HL Mencken could have been thinking of today’s politics. The western world undoubtedly confronts complex problems, notably, the dissatisfaction of so many citizens. Equally, aspirants to power, such as Donald Trump in the US and Marine Le Pen in France, offer clear, simple and wrong solutions — notably, nationalism, nativism and protectionism.
“对于每一个复杂的问题，都有一个明确、简单和错误的答案。”H•L•门肯(H.L.Mencken)这句话完全适用于今天的政治。西方世界无疑面临着复杂的问题，尤其是许多公民的不满情绪。同样的，权力的追求者，比如美国的唐纳德•特朗普(Donald Trump)和法国的马琳•勒庞(Marine Le Pen)，提供了明确、简单和错误的解决方案——尤其是民族主义、本土主义和保护主义。
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