Esmense:

Populism has always been present in American politics. However, Populism has never been “Progressive” in any sense of the word. Populism is a reactionary force used by defenders of the old order. William Jennings Bryan represented the decline importance of the Agricultural sector. The Populism of Kevin Phillips represented the decline of the ethnic working class. The Populist revival you are talking about is nothing more then the death cries of the socialist order. An order, by the way championed in the name of the “working class” but really led and cheerished by rich educated elitists like Kennedy and Kerry.

Plunge: I am still waiting for you to tell me the extent of your military, national security or Intelligence background. I have no way to evalute the value of your opinions. You are obviously dodging the question because the only background you have is Michael Moore and the NYT.