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Topic History of: Farage
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Wyot	For me the problem with Farage is that he never suggests a realistic solution to the "problems" he defines, which yes are perceived and shared by millions and of course have some validity. He also never admits there are positives to immigration. So doesn't even attempt to define the real situation (good and bad); just magnifies and plays on people's (understandable) insecurities. Yet despite this Farage presents himself as the "plain speaking" antidote to mainstream politicians, when he is anything but; and would - being very astute - never say what he really thinks about people who don't look and sound like him. He is a populist demagogue, like Trump, who offers no realistic alternatives and sows hatred.
JK2006	Charisma is a great weapon - sadly often in the hands of the wrong people like Hitler. But indeed many DO share Farage's opinions - look at Brexit, a triumph for him and those who felt the same way. Us "Remainers" still think it was the wrong path but they got a majority. The simpler the slogan, the easier it is to attract those who feel slightly the same way and turn them into supporters. These days the middle path is terribly unattractive.
Rich	Andy wrote: Like many millions of people, I haven't been "persuaded by him" Wyot, I already held the views he effectively promotes. Yes, this is a very good comeback. Farage's ability is to be the magnifying glass if you like, for the views of vast numbers of people that they already hold. He may have persuaded a few people of course, like anyone can, but what he is not is some kind of cult leader like a sect who is brainwashing people to his cause. But of course there are those wilder extreme left types and even a few moderates who would like to think this is the case and perhaps that is why they have never quite understood what happened in this country and still refuse to understand and accept it.
Wyot	Andy wrote: Like many millions of people, I haven't been "persuaded by him" Wyot, I already held the views he effectively promotes. Fair correction Andy.
Andy	Like many millions of people, I haven't been "persuaded by him" Wyot, I already held the views he effectively promotes.