Poison of Populism

· Populism is a political phenomenon that has gained prominence in recent years. Let’s delve into what it entails: Definition of Populism: Populism is a political ideology that pits ordinary people against a perceived corrupt elite, sort of like communism did before the Russian and Chinese overthrow. It claims to represent the unified “will of the people” and often opposes the existing system of Capitalism, the most wealth-producing system. Populist leaders typically frame themselves as outsiders who will “drain the swamp” or challenge the “liberal. Well, the liberal elite were those who built the USA to where it is today, brought us through the Industrial Revolution, and are taking us through the informational and digital age and now through the age of AI, biotech, nanotech, and progress. This goes against the grain of religious dogma, prohibitions, and forced restrictions on the people and their liberal freedoms as individuals. Populists despise the present establishment – including political, economic, cultural, and media institutions – as a homogeneous entity that prioritizes its interests over those of “the people” but in which the people consume and have an appetite for, not the will of a Christian Nationalism, forced religious belief that differs from the tree of life. Still, the tree of knowledge, right keep them dumb! 2. Challenges and Risks: Populists often discredit formal institutions such as courts, regulatory agencies, intelligence services, and the press, undermining the foundations of liberal democracy, which will be freedom of the press, expression, global free trade, multiculturalism, and corporation of the world as a whole, collective problem solving of all countries input in one accord. The rise of populism jeopardizes democracies worldwide and wants to create a worldwide religious autocracy, theocracy. When populist leaders erode trust in institutions, democracy becomes hollowed out—sort of what Adolf Hitler did to Germany, Mussolini. It will be a religious fascism, a dark age for individual rights and expressing themselves as such. Mainstream political parties must address these challenges by reclaiming the rule of law, upholding democratic norms, and responding to voter concerns. 3. Appeal and Causes: Populist arguments resonate with people who feel that politicians are unresponsive, unaccountable, and corrupt, even though where a majority of the people elect them. Distrust in political parties and politicians fuels this appeal. Being gullible and passionate in their thoughts Failures of mainstream parties – both center-left and center-right – contribute to the rise of populism. Voters seek change from politics as usual, especially regarding issues like immigration, in which we are a nation of immigrants, even to the native Indians, free trade, which is the doctrine of Adam Smith, and technological advances, which they are afraid of, giving in the past, traditionalist. In summary, populism poses risks to democracies globally, and addressing its underlying causes requires political solutions. As we navigate these challenges, understanding the dynamics of populism becomes crucial. I