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Card #c147IR // #c147Synthesis

The great political problem in our modern democracy is how to induce our leaders to lead. The dogma that the voice of the people is the voice of God tends to make elected persons the will-less servants of their constituents.

— In our words · Source: Propaganda (Edward L. Bernays)

[Use when]

When leaders only follow polls.

[Why it matters]

The democratic paradox: the voice-of-God dogma makes elected men will-less servants, producing political sterility.

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