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What does it mean?
The speaker attributes malicious supernatural motives and dishonesty to a specific political group.
In plain terms
Liberals are accused of being controlled by evil forces and lying.
What can you take from it?
Political opponents are portrayed as inherently evil and deceptive.

Where it applies

  • political speeches
  • campaign rhetoric
  • public commentary

Putting it to work

  • study political rhetoric
  • analyze polarization
  • discuss media bias

Questions to consider

  • How does language dehumanize opponents?
  • What is the role of facts in politics?

Another view

Using religious or supernatural claims undermines rational debate.

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