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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I was demonstrating examples of populism. If you want me to find the similarities between Farage and Trump that's not hard either.

They're both uniquely-gifted communicators who can connect with the man on the street, especially in left-behind areas.

Their promises are cynically unachievable and are there to attract the hard of thinking. Be it cutting Council spending, removing income tax on less than £20k, building the wall or Ukranian peace within 24 hours of being elected.

Their communication is especially strong through simple social media friendly slogans, be that "Make America great again" or "Take back control".

And did I mention that they've spent more time in Russian embassies than is desirable?

I was demonstrating examples of populism. If you want me to find the similarities between Farage and Trump that's not hard either.

Since you are making comparisons between Trump & Farage it best behoves to make sure that the specifics stick to both. Trump is an all-round bad egg who seems interested only in satisfying his ego. Farage has political ambition and talks common sense that only offends lefties (who are themselves baddies) and hypocrites.

They're both uniquely-gifted communicators who can connect with the man on the street, especially in left-behind areas.

Reform, led by Farage, appeals significantly to non-hypocritical Tories.

Their promises are cynically unachievable and are there to attract the hard of thinking. Be it cutting Council spending, removing income tax on less than £20k, building the wall or Ukranian peace within 24 hours of being elected.

A perfect example of false comparison. Farage has made no promises in respect of Ukraine nor building a wall. Afaik, Farage hasn't made any UK promises but we know the direction in which he is heading in terms of taxation and economic growth.. Nothing like Trump,, (save than to better than Labour/Tories).

Their communication is especially strong through simple social media friendly slogans, be that "Make America great again" or "Take back control".

Nothing wrong with that as long as you can deliver. Unlike the USA, we are called "Great Britain" - though I haven't heard Farage peddle that.

You are not being as rational as you sometimes/usually are - perhaps blinded by Brexit.