Sure, the politics The Economist would like to see is losing, but it seems to be much more to the type of politics represented by the other people on that list. Maybe in Latin America we’re seeing good signs for another sort of pink tide, but overall the situation is pretty grim.
It's a good sign. It's them being bitter and angry, and lashing out. They only do things like this when they're losing.
Sure, the politics The Economist would like to see is losing, but it seems to be much more to the type of politics represented by the other people on that list. Maybe in Latin America we’re seeing good signs for another sort of pink tide, but overall the situation is pretty grim.