The Populist Paradigm: The Unique History and Trajectory of American Populism
By Noah Thurm, Justice and Legal Thought
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Juliette Berger
May 11, 2020
After learning about American populism through my U.S. History class, I was interested in your research on the modernization of it. I was fascinated to learn that it manifests in both left and right wing politics. It is also fascinating to see how despite the anti-establishment movements from the left in both the 2016 and 2020 election, that the Democratic party nominated establishment democrats twice now. Do you believe that it has helped or hurt American politics?
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Jordan La
May 11, 2020
This poster stood out to me because it defined populism more loosely, rather than a strict definition that I thought it to be. I didn't realize that the polarization of American politics and the increasing 'Us vs Them' rhetoric was a populist concept characterized by a charismatic leader. If the country remains so politically divided due to these conflicting populist views, do you think the idea of democracy will continue hemorrhaging and eventually be significantly compromised across the country?
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Sebastian Towles
May 11, 2020
Hi Noah, your project stood out to me because I’m actually writing a term paper for GVPT170 on a similar topic. I found it very interesting how you generalized the populist movements, and analyzed them to come the understanding of where our politics as a country are headed. I agree that the only way to come out of this trend of division is through coming back to the ideals of our forefathers. How do you think this approach could practically be adopted by the masses, as today more than ever people on opposite sides of politics refuse to compromise?
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jacobr
May 10, 2020
Noah, your poster really grabbed my attention through your honest and analytical dissection of populism throughout the United States’ history. Moreover, it was truly captivating to learn your working definition of a populist movement. I also agree with your breakdown of the polarization of American politics. If you were in a position of authority, what would be your plan to socially and politically unify this nation?
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Allotey Ngeke
May 10, 2020
What stood out to me for this poster is how populism is very relevant today with candidates like Sanders and Trump both having very loyal supporters, despite being on both sides of the political spectrum. What I've learned from this is that populism isn't a recent thing in American politics, but has been apart of American politics for more than a century, good job on the design of the poster.
After learning about American populism through my U.S. History class, I was interested in your research on the modernization of it. I was fascinated to learn that it manifests in both left and right wing politics. It is also fascinating to see how despite the anti-establishment movements from the left in both the 2016 and 2020 election, that the Democratic party nominated establishment democrats twice now. Do you believe that it has helped or hurt American politics?
This poster stood out to me because it defined populism more loosely, rather than a strict definition that I thought it to be. I didn't realize that the polarization of American politics and the increasing 'Us vs Them' rhetoric was a populist concept characterized by a charismatic leader. If the country remains so politically divided due to these conflicting populist views, do you think the idea of democracy will continue hemorrhaging and eventually be significantly compromised across the country?
Hi Noah, your project stood out to me because I’m actually writing a term paper for GVPT170 on a similar topic. I found it very interesting how you generalized the populist movements, and analyzed them to come the understanding of where our politics as a country are headed. I agree that the only way to come out of this trend of division is through coming back to the ideals of our forefathers. How do you think this approach could practically be adopted by the masses, as today more than ever people on opposite sides of politics refuse to compromise?
Noah, your poster really grabbed my attention through your honest and analytical dissection of populism throughout the United States’ history. Moreover, it was truly captivating to learn your working definition of a populist movement. I also agree with your breakdown of the polarization of American politics. If you were in a position of authority, what would be your plan to socially and politically unify this nation?
What stood out to me for this poster is how populism is very relevant today with candidates like Sanders and Trump both having very loyal supporters, despite being on both sides of the political spectrum. What I've learned from this is that populism isn't a recent thing in American politics, but has been apart of American politics for more than a century, good job on the design of the poster.