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Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation

Can America’s deep political divide be traced back to 1832?

In a two-party system, people are encouraged to be partisan instead of independent-minded.

Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation
· Jul 22, 2016 · 05:30 am
The rhetorical brilliance of Donald Trump, the demagogue

Scrutinising the US presidential candidate’s rhetorical skills can partially explain his profound and persistent appeal.

Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation
· Dec 15, 2015 · 06:30 am