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Demagoguery and the Dangers of “Extreme Democracy”

By referring all matters to the popular assembly, the demagogue makes democracy extreme, and extreme democracy eventually destroys itself.

Feb 25, 2023

Demagoguery and the Dangers of “Extreme Democracy”

Feb 25, 2023

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Hitler Fatigue

Fascism, authoritarianism, and charismatic speakers continue to rise to power around the world. Are we too fatigued to stop them?

Apr 14, 2022

Hitler Fatigue

Apr 14, 2022

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The Enticing Sin of Nazism

Enormity is a funtion of Nazi comparisons, but there’s an urgent need for subtler comparisons.

Sep 1, 2021

The Enticing Sin of Nazism

Sep 1, 2021

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A Sweaty Hitler is a Sincere Hitler, and Sincerity Is Profoundly Persuasive

Sweaty Hitler was viscerally desirable to both men and women because his performance demonstrated sincerity.

Aug 6, 2021

A Sweaty Hitler is a Sincere Hitler, and Sincerity Is Profoundly Persuasive

Aug 6, 2021

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Are You Really Going to Make Me Defend Hitler? Style, Grammar, and Usage Edition

By equating bad language use with bad character, we trick ourselves into believing we could never fall for someone like Hitler.

Jun 3, 2021

Are You Really Going to Make Me Defend Hitler? Style, Grammar, and Usage Edition

Jun 3, 2021

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The MAGA Mutiny Shows that America Isn’t a Fascist Country…Yet

Nazi and fascism analogies are back in fashion. Rather than dismiss them, we need to learn from them.

Mar 12, 2021

The MAGA Mutiny Shows that America Isn’t a Fascist Country…Yet

Mar 12, 2021

Ryan Skinnell

Ryan Skinnell

I know stuff about rhetoric and Nazis. Writer, speaker, professor, burrito aficionado. Public Voices Fellow w/TheOpEdProject www.RyanSkinnell.com ~views mine~

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