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“Beowulf” on Why Demagogues Arise

A recent study says sorrow as much as anger led to the rise of Trump. But Beowulf teaches us that the two are related (Grendel and Grendel’s mother).

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Ahab & Trump, Two Master Demagogues

For a demagogue with the skills of Donald Trump, check out Captain Ahab. Both know how to get people to act against their best interests.

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