Subj : Demagogue Definition
To   : Aaron Thomas
From : Alan Ianson
Date : Fri Sep 11 2020 10:04 am

> "A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and
> prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument."

The definition goes on.. but OK.

> Based on that definition, Trump is not a match. He uses rational argument to
> appeal to whoever is listening.

Trump's racism, lies and demagogy are not rational.

> But Joe Biden is an exact match for the definition of demagogue:

>He chose Kamala Harris as his running mate because she's black-ish and female.

It can not be any easy choice. I'm sorry she's not black enough for you, or white enough, male enough or whatever it is.

> He thereby rejected Pete Buttigieg, the white male, homosexual, former
> lieutenant in the navy. "Thanks for your service in Afghanistan Pete, but you
> just ain't black or female enough for this gig."

I think Buttigieg is going to be a force to be reckoned with if he chooses to continue.

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