Block and others used the word as a synonym for demagoguery, baseless defamation, and mudslinging. She later intensified her criticism, accusing him of authoritarianism and demagoguery. There was no demagoguery, no personalities, no threats, no condemnations and no bitter attacks. Valls advocates an "economically realistic" political speech without "demagoguery". He stated that American politicians must be courageous against demagoguery. The short story satirizes political demagoguery, focused on William Henry Seward. The danger of demagoguery and false news did not trouble Dewey.