Populism v Democracy, Nationalism v Patriotism

[Billhook]

 

Google result says

What is the difference between democracy and populism?

Populism: A political philosophy supporting the rights and power of the people in their struggle against the privileged elite. ... In short, Democracy is a form of government elected by the people whereas Populism is a movement initiated by the people to bring some change in the existing government.

 

I cannot see the difference between the two .  Take the Corbyn labour government opposition which clearly has come to power because of a populist movement and may be elected in this democracy with the idea of bringing change in the existing government.   Really all opposition parties are populist.

 

 

Google again

 

However, there is a vast difference between nationalism and patriotism.Nationalism means to give more importance to unity by way of a cultural background, including language and heritage. Patriotism pertains to the love for a nation, with more emphasis on values and beliefs.

 

And here heritage surely encompasses values and beliefs and patriotism includes love of your language and heritage.

[Stubby]

Wolfie Smith

[Billhook]

 

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

[Khriss]

...think you capped the thread there Bill k

[Khriss]

( the episode with the scimitar tank was hilarious !)