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Politics and charismeh
No, that’s not a typo. I voted in our primary, of course, and a few thoughts emerged. First, I voted in the afternoon and was disappointed there was no cupcake sale by the school kids stationed in the hallway. Sigh. … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem, voting rights
Tagged afflatus, charisma, equal rights, How I Learned the Facts of Life, how to read newspapers, human rights, I just voted, inspiration, Maureen Dowd, New York State politics, newspaper snark, political ideals, politicians, worship
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The shadow side of political charisma
Charisma. Big subject when it comes to politicians, isn’t it? And we can fight about it because what you find charismatic in a politician, I may not. Indeed, I’m not happy when the word “charisma” is applied to a politician, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, voting rights
Tagged Anna Sauerbrey, charisma, definition of charisma, demagoguery, demagogues, political charisma, political demagogues
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