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This article is an excellent guide for those interested in populism studies. It addresses fundamental topics such as what populism is, its types, and its global rise within the context of the relationship between democracy and populism. #populism and #democracy

Hobsbawm, in 1875–1914, depicts this period as one where capitalism reached its peak, imperialism attained its zenith, yet growing inequalities, social conflicts, and nationalist rivalries laid the groundwork for World War I.

The book, with its interdisciplinary approach, holds a unique place in the literature.

Is it charismatic leadership that makes a leader populist, or is being populist sufficient on its own to be charismatic? This question preoccupied populism literature for a long time. Today, however, empirical studies have shown that the two issues are independent of each other. #populism

🎨 Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881) | Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

🎨 The woman who sews | İbrahim Çallı (1882-1960)

Magritte'nin golcondesi Nazım Hikmet'in, yapraklarım ellerimdir, tam yüz bin elim var. Yüz bin elle dokunurum sana” dizelerini çağrıştırır bana. Kim bilir belki de sanatın çağrışımı ve hayatın getirdikleri arasındaki dolmayı bekleyen boşluk kimilerini palete kimilerini dizelere yönlendiriyordur.

Magritte'nin golcondesi Nazım Hikmet'in, yapraklarım ellerimdir, tam yüz bin elim var. Yüz bin elle dokunurum sana” dizelerini çağrıştırır bana. Kim bilir belki de sanatın çağrışımı ve hayatın getirdikleri arasındaki dolmayı bekleyen boşluk kimilerini palete kimilerini dizelere yönlendiriyordur.

🎨 The woman who sews | İbrahim Çallı (1882-1960)

🎨 Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881) | Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

What the Nazis did was to exterminate all communities that they believed would harm Germany in the future because they did not think like them. Those who today consider it legitimate to kill a person because of their thoughts are unaware that they are a modern version of Nazi fascism.

Fascism does not only manifest itself in rhetoric; indifference and apathy are the deepest traces of fascism. If you remain silent when someone who does not think like you is murdered today, you should remember Germany and Hitler very well.

Is it charismatic leadership that makes a leader populist, or is being populist sufficient on its own to be charismatic? This question preoccupied populism literature for a long time. Today, however, empirical studies have shown that the two issues are independent of each other. #populism

Media is elemental in creating the myth of the populist leader. It's all sleight of hand and lipstick on a pig. What is new (in the US) is unfettered money and the rise of Oligarchs. Trump's illusion of wealth and power began on TV when he was broke. His genesis was a phony reality show.

This article is an excellent guide for those interested in populism studies. It addresses fundamental topics such as what populism is, its types, and its global rise within the context of the relationship between democracy and populism. #populism and #democracy

Hobsbawm, in 1875–1914, depicts this period as one where capitalism reached its peak, imperialism attained its zenith, yet growing inequalities, social conflicts, and nationalist rivalries laid the groundwork for World War I.

The book, with its interdisciplinary approach, holds a unique place in the literature.

Popülistler, sistem karşıtı söylemlerle güç kazanır ve kriz dönemlerinde yükselişe geçer. Bu makale popülizmi stratejik ve kültürel bir siyasal fenomen olarak inceleyerek halk talepleri ve demokratik normlar açısından ortaya çıkan riskleri irdeliyor. #Popülizm

Eng. This study explores the emotional bond between charismatic leaders and their followers. Stronger identity increases attachment to leaders—but rejecting disliked leaders doesn’t require identity strength. Why? Because rejecting the out-group leader is already part of the "us" feeling. #populism Tr. Popülizm, kimlik ve karizma nasıl birbiriyle bağlantılıdır? Bu çalışma, karizmatik liderler ve takipçileri arasındaki duygusal bağı araştırmaktadır. Daha güçlü bir kimlik, liderlere olan bağlılığı artırır, ancak sevilen liderleri reddetmek için kimlik gücüne gerek yoktur. Neden? Çünkü dış grubun liderini reddetmek zaten “biz” duygusunun bir parçasıdır.

This study explores the emotional bond between charismatic leaders and their followers. Stronger identity increases attachment to leaders—but rejecting disliked leaders doesn’t require identity strength. Why? Because rejecting the out-group leader is already part of the "us" feeling. #populism

(Eng) A brightly colored, fauvist-style interior painting by Henri Matisse from 1914. A grey and black cat is seen staring intently at a glass bowl of red fish placed on a small table. The background shows green curtains and a window, with flattened forms and vivid contrasts. The scene is calm yet visually striking, with simplified shapes and bold colors typical of Matisse’s expressive style. (Tr) Renkli, fovist tarzda yapılmış bir iç mekân tablosu. Masanın üzerindeki cam fanusta birkaç kırmızı balık yüzüyor. Fanusa doğru merakla bakan gri-siyah bir kedi var. Arka planda yeşil perdeler ve pencere görünüyor. Renkler canlı, formlar sade ve kontrastlı. Matisse’in tipik parlak renk paletiyle sakin ama dikkat çekici bir atmosfer yaratılmış.

🎨 The cat with Red Fish (1914) | Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Eng. This study explores the emotional bond between charismatic leaders and their followers. Stronger identity increases attachment to leaders—but rejecting disliked leaders doesn’t require identity strength. Why? Because rejecting the out-group leader is already part of the "us" feeling. #populism Tr. Popülizm, kimlik ve karizma nasıl birbiriyle bağlantılıdır? Bu çalışma, karizmatik liderler ve takipçileri arasındaki duygusal bağı araştırmaktadır. Daha güçlü bir kimlik, liderlere olan bağlılığı artırır, ancak sevilen liderleri reddetmek için kimlik gücüne gerek yoktur. Neden? Çünkü dış grubun liderini reddetmek zaten “biz” duygusunun bir parçasıdır.

This study explores the emotional bond between charismatic leaders and their followers. Stronger identity increases attachment to leaders—but rejecting disliked leaders doesn’t require identity strength. Why? Because rejecting the out-group leader is already part of the "us" feeling. #populism

(Eng) A brightly colored, fauvist-style interior painting by Henri Matisse from 1914. A grey and black cat is seen staring intently at a glass bowl of red fish placed on a small table. The background shows green curtains and a window, with flattened forms and vivid contrasts. The scene is calm yet visually striking, with simplified shapes and bold colors typical of Matisse’s expressive style. (Tr) Renkli, fovist tarzda yapılmış bir iç mekân tablosu. Masanın üzerindeki cam fanusta birkaç kırmızı balık yüzüyor. Fanusa doğru merakla bakan gri-siyah bir kedi var. Arka planda yeşil perdeler ve pencere görünüyor. Renkler canlı, formlar sade ve kontrastlı. Matisse’in tipik parlak renk paletiyle sakin ama dikkat çekici bir atmosfer yaratılmış.

🎨 The cat with Red Fish (1914) | Henri Matisse (1869-1954)

Indem Trump mit dem Finger auf die globalen Eliten zeigte, verkörperte er ein Kernelement populistischer Rhetorik: Er porträtierte sich als Verteidiger des Volkes gegen die Eliten. Diese Rhetorik prägte maßgeblich sein Image als wahrer Volksvertreter.

By pointing fingers at global elites, Trump embodied a core element of populist rhetoric — portraying himself as the defender of “the people” against the elites. This rhetoric played a key role in shaping his image as a true representative of the people.

Popülizm adı konulmamış bir "hayalet" gibi demokratik sistemlerin içinde geziniyor. Gelişmiş toplumlar bu hayaleti demokrasinin eksikliklerini gösterdiği için olumlu bir yere koyuyor. Demokratik kurumların zayıf olduğu toplumlarda ise çoğulcu yapının ortadan kalkmasına hizmet ediyor.

By pointing fingers at global elites, Trump embodied a core element of populist rhetoric — portraying himself as the defender of “the people” against the elites. This rhetoric played a key role in shaping his image as a true representative of the people.

Popülizm adı konulmamış bir "hayalet" gibi demokratik sistemlerin içinde geziniyor. Gelişmiş toplumlar bu hayaleti demokrasinin eksikliklerini gösterdiği için olumlu bir yere koyuyor. Demokratik kurumların zayıf olduğu toplumlarda ise çoğulcu yapının ortadan kalkmasına hizmet ediyor.

This study analyzes over 50,000+ tweets from Western European right-wing populist leaders, revealing how their “us vs. them” rhetoric fuels harmful polarization. Security dominates in Spain, crime in Italy, and Islamism in France. Conclusion: Social media amplifies division.

🎨The Fight Between Carnival and Lent (1559) | Pieter Bruegel (1525-1569)

Every detail opens a different window. What do you see?

🎨The Fight Between Carnival and Lent (1559) | Pieter Bruegel (1525-1569)

Every detail opens a different window. What do you see?

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✍️ Rosanvallon, bu kitabında literatürdeki yaklaşımların ampirik, teorik yönelimlerinin popülizmin doğasını anlamaya dair kavramsal bir çerçeve sunmaktan uzak olduğunu eleştirel bir dille analiz ediyor.