| − | '''Populism''' is a political agenda aiming to favor the [[poor]] or average person over the [[rich]] or [[elite]], often blaming the latter for the problems of the former. [[Marxism]] and [[socialism]] are famous for making use of it. | + | '''Populism''' is a political agenda aiming to favor the [[poor]] or average person over the [[rich]] or [[elite]]. The term can be either negative or positive based on the context. It is generally, though not always, favored by liberals, and is a hallmark of [[Marxist]] thought. |