Demagoguery strikes again. "Demagoguery is an appeal to people that plays on their emotions and prejudices rather than on their rational side." I'm sure you'r

Demagoguery strikes again. "Demagoguery is an appeal to people that plays on their emotions and prejudices rather than on their rational side." I'm sure you're just quoting this conveniently exonerating 'truth' for honest reasons. Note: demagoguery works exceptionally well when using seemingly rational, preferably contrarian, arguments with a public that considers itself very rational and wouldn't dream of being persuaded by a narrative because it confirms their prejudices.