Hoffer’s imagining such a leader in 1951 is not that surprising (although still brilliantly done). He did have certain role models that appeared in the 30’s and 40’s. A disaffected populace will always fall in behind such a person. It’s not all bad. He or she is democratically elected because he or she is a unifier and not an agent of ch…
Hoffer’s imagining such a leader in 1951 is not that surprising (although still brilliantly done). He did have certain role models that appeared in the 30’s and 40’s. A disaffected populace will always fall in behind such a person. It’s not all bad. He or she is democratically elected because he or she is a unifier and not an agent of chaos. People atavistically like a strong leader. It can be good or bad.
Hoffer’s imagining such a leader in 1951 is not that surprising (although still brilliantly done). He did have certain role models that appeared in the 30’s and 40’s. A disaffected populace will always fall in behind such a person. It’s not all bad. He or she is democratically elected because he or she is a unifier and not an agent of chaos. People atavistically like a strong leader. It can be good or bad.