How the Hell Did This Happen? A Cautionary Tale of American Democracy — The Revolt Against Elites
Why do people who distrust political elites so often respond by empowering leaders who make political power more concentrated and consequential?
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Using How the Hell Did This Happen? A Cautionary Tale of American Democracy by P. J. O’Rourke as our lens, this investigation examines the anti-establishment rebellion that reshaped the 2016 presidential election.
O’Rourke’s satirical campaign chronicle portrays an electorate reacting to failed leadership, insulated institutions, rapid disruption, and a growing sense of…
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