'''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. Conservative philosophy involves propping up the rich at the subjugation of the poor.
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'''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.