It seems attaching the label "smart authoritarianism" to the policies of China and President Xi is a possibly unintended compliment to authoritarianism and an authoritarian regime. I would suggest using the term "selective authoritarianism" which is a more neutral term. Yes, semantics matter.

Senator Chuck Schumer has lost his "edge" and is no longer appropriate for the leadership we MUST HAVE going into the mid-term elections! Every Democratic Senator must help him understand that we need him to step aside and allow someone younger, with new ideas to lead our party to victory!!