LAD/Blog #24: Populist (People's) Party Platform



LAD/Blog #24: Populist (People’s) Party Platform

The Preamble states that the people of the US have become demoralized, with corruption taking place in voting, newspapers silencing opinions, land being concentrated in capitalist hands, urban workmen denied unions, and more. It touches on silver, saying that it has been demonetized, and that currency is “abridged to fatten usurers, bankrupt enterprise, and enslave industry.” It says that the two political parties have been struggling against each other for a while, but have agreed to ignore all concerns but tariffs. Finally, it says that two issues will be fixed: industries only supporting the wealthy, and problematic currency.

The Platform states that the union of labor will be permanent, wealth will not be taken away from its owner, and railroads will be put under stricter regulations. They demand a national currency- one that is dependable, equal, and without too much tax. They push for unlimited coinage, more “circulating medium,” a graduated income tax, and saving by the government. In terms of transportation, it argues that the telegraph, telephone, and railroads should be run by the government, and says that land should not be monopolized (any people will excess will have it claimed by the government and given to settlers).

The Expression of Sentiments lists resolutions including: a free ballot and fair count in elections, supporting pensions for soldiers, shortening work hours, a one term limit for President, opposing government aid to private corporations, and more.

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The Populist Party Platform


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Donald Trump (synthesis):
Donald Trump is seen as a populist- he says he is for the people and wants to benefit the average working American. This deals with the idea that "he is the people" more than he is the establishment. Putting him on the same level as the working man makes him a populist.

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