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In general they appealed to the lower impulses of the people, for in their ignorance they believed the most powerful motive of this Nation was a sodden selfishness.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “In general they appealed to the lower impulses of the people, for in their ignorance they believed the most powerful…”
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He argues that some leaders appealed to the worst instincts of the populace, underestimating American values.
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