That’s not what populism is. Populism is racist, nativist, protectionist fantasy politics. Stop trying to make it something it isn’t. Take some fucking responsiblity for spreading that evil.
-
-
Ah well, there’s the problem. You’re wrong about who is and who isn’t a populist.
- Show replies
New conversation -
-
-
I think you are exhibiting a profound misunderstanding of what is meant by the term "populism"
-
You’re just making up your own definitions. It doesn’t matter if YOU don’t see trump as populist.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
- Show replies
-
-
-
TFW you reveal halfway through an argument that you have no idea what 'populism' means.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
He is a populist.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Wait, hold on Jet. Trump is definitely a populist figure because he uses anti-elite rhetoric and engages in criticism of the ruling class. Trump_ism_ is populist. That’s what’s relevant here — not that his voters were richer than Clinton’s. 1/2
-
2/2 It is also def relevant that Trump is a racist nationalist, as many (not all) right-leaning populists are. Sure, populism isn’t _inherently_ nasty; but in America is has tended to be, esp when deployed by the right. That’s bc both populism & racism stem from status threat.
- Show replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.