Populism is Not a Style, It's a People's Rebellion Against Corporate Power

Hightower Lowdown by Jim Hightower | May. 9, 2009 (Opinion)

The very essence of populism is its unrelenting focus on breaking the iron grip that big corporations have on our country--including on our economy, government, media, and environment. It is unabashedly a class movement. Try to squeeze Lord Limbaugh into that philosophical suit of clothes! He's just another right-wing, corporate-hugging, silk-tie elitist--an apologist for plutocracy, not a populist. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - May 10, 2009 - 4:32 PM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 10, 2009

Hightower presents an interesting and well researched history of the populist movement in American history, a chapter that seems to be missing from the corporatist history books.

The true portrait of populism is rarely on public display. History teachers usually hustle students right past this unique moment in the evolution of our democracy. You ... More »

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