For example, "gruntled" (opposite of "disgruntled") or "hevelled" (opposite of "dishevelled"). I use words like these because they are logical, and as such they should be listed in... moreFor example, "gruntled" (opposite of "disgruntled") or "hevelled" (opposite of "dishevelled"). I use words like these because they are logical, and as such they should be listed in the dictionary as proper words, shouldn't they?
demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ (from Greek dēmagōgos, dēmos ‘the people’ + agōgos ‘leading’) or rabble-rouser is a political leader in a democracy who gains power by appealing to the passion... moredemagogue /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ (from Greek dēmagōgos, dēmos ‘the people’ + agōgos ‘leading’) or rabble-rouser is a political leader in a democracy who gains power by appealing to the passions, prejudices, and ignorance of the common people, tending to undermine democratic procedures and the rule of law. Demagogues usually oppose deliberation and advocate immediate, violent action to address a national crisis; they accuse moderate and thoughtful opponents of weakness. Demagogues have appeared in democracies since ancient Athens. They exploit a fundamental weakness in democracy: because ultimate power is held by the people, nothing stops the people from giving that power to someone who appeals to the lowest common denominator of a large segment of the population.
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