[pp.int.general] PP populist?

[Reinier Bakels]

My (Dutch) newspaper tonight gives an overview of the results of the European elections in all the member states. The Swedish PP is geven the label "populist". Is that correct? If not, PP NL may write a letter to the newspaper (which is another opportunity to advertise ourselves!)

The Wikipedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Populism tells me that populism (usually) is a pejorative term which is not appreciated by the politicians who are designated as "populist". And it explains that there are many definitions of populism. If the definition is: reponding to a specific desire of people (instead of following an abstract philosophy like "socialism" or "liberalism"), I don't think one can blame populists. But in my perception, a true populist manipulates voters by dishonest, demagogic propaganda, creating an artificial ennemy for its own benefit. That definition does not apply to PP, I guess?????????

Does anyone have a better reason to argue that PP is *not* a populist party? (assuming that it is an undesirable negative designation)

reinier 

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