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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Hefner then likened Trump’s campaign to George Wallace’s in 1968, when he ran as an Independent.
“Long story short, Wallace ran for president as an Independent and garnered a whop... moreHefner then likened Trump’s campaign to George Wallace’s in 1968, when he ran as an Independent.
“Long story short, Wallace ran for president as an Independent and garnered a whopping 13.5 percent of the national vote, clearly indicating that a strain of racist American ideology still existed in much of the country at the time, and has continued as is indicated by Trump’s popularity,” he wrote.
“I know this because Trump is a family friend, but regardless of his home visits, one can understand this after three minutes of watching him,” he added. “This is a man who is a complete contradiction of himself.”
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Washington (CNN)Feminist icon -- and Hillary Clinton supporter -- Gloria Steinem says young women are supporting Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders because "the boys are with Bernie."
St... moreWashington (CNN)Feminist icon -- and Hillary Clinton supporter -- Gloria Steinem says young women are supporting Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders because "the boys are with Bernie."
Steinem made the comment Friday night in response to a question from comedian and "Real Time" host Bill Maher when asked why the former secretary of state isn't doing better with young women.
Steinem said that young women will get more radical as they age, because women lose power as they get older.
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"They're going to get more activist as they get older," Steinem said. "And when you're young, you're thinking, 'Where are the boys?' The boys are with Bernie."
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Maher was surprised by Steinem's remark.
"Now if I said that -- 'Yeah, they're for Bernie 'cause that's where the boys are' -- you'd swat me," Maher said.
"No, I wouldn't," Steinem replied.
Steinem came out in support of Clinton back in October when she penned an op-ed for The Guardian.
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She takes lots of money from countries that hate gays and treat women as property.
Who will her loyalties go to? The people she says she is fighting for or the people she takes mon... moreShe takes lots of money from countries that hate gays and treat women as property.
Who will her loyalties go to? The people she says she is fighting for or the people she takes money from? They expect something for all the millions they have given her.
My friends and i have had fun times for many years.. only until not tool ong ago, I missed a couple hang outs, (but joined in others ) and they did not let it go.. making me feel l... moreMy friends and i have had fun times for many years.. only until not tool ong ago, I missed a couple hang outs, (but joined in others ) and they did not let it go.. making me feel low, and sad, and acting as if its a joke.. I thought to say something, but then thought, what might it truly do? They've done it twice now.. and when I left a social media convo that they were doing it in, they didn't ask why/care. I may think of slowly just distancing myself b/c if I say how low it made me feel they may just defend their snarky remarks as one of them did before. My question is, do I remove their feed from my own? I won't unfriend them b/c that is hard to do, but it is quite difficult for me to see their goings on/fun day , etc every other day.. what would you do ? less
Once I seen a boss walk up and fire 2 guys on the spot. The 2 guys formed a congo line and started circling around the boss while singing the song Your Going To Miss Me When I'm Go... moreOnce I seen a boss walk up and fire 2 guys on the spot. The 2 guys formed a congo line and started circling around the boss while singing the song Your Going To Miss Me When I'm Gone by Glass Tiger. It was hilarious one guy sang the lyrics and the other guy did the "whoa a whoa whoa whoa" parts. They were fired for sleeping on the job so when the one guy did the verse - when I wake up and your not there pain finds me everywhere oh can this be true - then the other guy starts singing whoa a whoa whoa whoa (while holding one hand over his heart) everybody on the job site roared with laughter. Cheers and happy weekend! less
.Whichever side is guilty for the dirty tricks should be exposed, punished. It's just that having Russia be the delivery system of truth (if indeed it is the guilty party that hack... more.Whichever side is guilty for the dirty tricks should be exposed, punished. It's just that having Russia be the delivery system of truth (if indeed it is the guilty party that hacked) seems more than a bit unsettling to me. You too?
After all it will be the TRUMP WALL. Would he want his brand name slapped on a piece of junk? What photo op will he arrange so he can get maximum "me me me me me me me me me" cover... moreAfter all it will be the TRUMP WALL. Would he want his brand name slapped on a piece of junk? What photo op will he arrange so he can get maximum "me me me me me me me me me" coverage/publicity out there?
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz will gavel the Convention open on Monday and closed on Thursday. That's No speech at all. Bernie Sanders didn't like her and accused her of favoritism ea... moreDebbie Wasserman-Schultz will gavel the Convention open on Monday and closed on Thursday. That's No speech at all. Bernie Sanders didn't like her and accused her of favoritism early on and wanted a different DNC chairman. Did he know about what is alleged to have happened? How could his religion be used against him? I don't get it.
The police USUALLY protect a prez from military takeover. But if the police and the military join forces because they believe the prez is incompetent and doing harm to the country ... moreThe police USUALLY protect a prez from military takeover. But if the police and the military join forces because they believe the prez is incompetent and doing harm to the country what recourse would he have? Whom would he depend upon to watch his back? Certainly not other countries since he talks about dumping Nato allies and Nationalism/Isolationism. He would be on his own all alone. Has he ever been on his own all alone with only his money as his buffer zone?
