FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: Démagogie

Démagogie: A political tactic of promising the moon, ie, making unrealistic promises that can’t possibly be delivered on in order to seduce the public and attract votes.

As seen in: « Si la campagne qui s’achève a été relevée, presque captivante par moments, elle a aussi été marquée par une bonne dose de démagogie. »

(Translation: “If the campaign that’s winding down has been captivating at times, it has also been marked by a heavy dose of demagogy.”)

http://www.lapresse.ca/debats/votre-opinion/201208/27/01-4568425-le-piege-demagogique.php

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