@emptywheel funny. Implicit in the contemporary usage of "populist" is an assumption of common-person stupidity.
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@emptywheel tbf not there in "left-wing populist" usage. But understanding of common ppl incapable of understanding own interests . . . -
@emptywheel and susceptible to demagogues there in orig elite NYT reaction to People's Party in 19th C through Hofstadter to today. -
@mrickling I'm still confused (esp bc word exists well outside of NYT usage). And here, esp, Trump voters have a point.
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@emptywheel I have heard the phrases "unwashed masses," "lumpen proletariat," and "hoi polloi" used by colleagues on this topic.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel I think the barrel is pointed in the other direction. Myth-makers, more often Right. Myth-believers, more often Con'ed.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Not stupidity, it's apathy. The poor gave up years ago. Only ~40% turnout for Obama in 2008.pic.twitter.com/4xSbRsWFFq
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