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The urge to populism is natural, a result of a sense of getting screwed over (which is actually happening). The focusing of that populist urge, on the other han
by beat 8y ago
The urge to populism is natural, a result of a sense of getting screwed over (which is actually happening). The focusing of that populist urge, on the other hand, is subject to exploitation by certain powerful elements.
Don't confuse the two.
- ForRealsies 8y agoThe perception of "getting screwed over" is largely just that, perception. Subjective and easily persuaded. You can have a US population with record low unemployment, record high stock market, and even if their personal income has increased, can still feel like they're "getting screwed over" due to Persuasion.