Huey Pierce Long, Jr., an Outspoken Populist
“Huey Long”
“Why weep or slumber America, land of brave and true, with castles and clothing and food for all, all belongs to you. Ev’ry man a king” –Huey Long, Ev’ry Man a King.
Huey Pierce Long, Jr. was an outspoken populist. As the political boss of the state he denounced the rich and the banks and implemented the “Share the Wealth” program to individuals living in poverty. It was Huey’s motto, “Every Man a King”, which was put in place to stimulate the economy. He advocated for better roadways, more bridges, better schools, free textbooks and raised pay wages. Although he had the gift of gab and may have had a forceful way of getting the job done he was a champion to the powerless and appealed to the emotions of people. The critics of Huey P. Long suggested that he was overly flamboyant, a dictator and he used his position to live a great life and dress impeccably well. It was suggested by his critics that he would do just about anything except lie to them to get votes.
As an admirer of Huey Long, I do not believe he used his power for his own selfish purposes, I believe he kept the lower class citizens in mind even though his power seemed to be overshadowed with demands from the rich. Huey P. Long’s political philosophy was for the poor man, black or white and like Huey P. Long, I too, agree everyone should have a home, a job and a decent education.
“Why weep or slumber America, land of brave and true, with castles and clothing and food for all, all belongs to you. Ev’ry man a king” –Huey Long, Ev’ry Man a King.
Huey Pierce Long, Jr. was an outspoken populist. As the political boss of the state he denounced the rich and the banks and implemented the “Share the Wealth” program to individuals living in poverty. It was Huey’s motto, “Every Man a King”, which was put in place to stimulate the economy. He advocated for better roadways, more bridges, better schools, free textbooks and raised pay wages. Although he had the gift of gab and may have had a forceful way of getting the job done he was a champion to the powerless and appealed to the emotions of people. The critics of Huey P. Long suggested that he was overly flamboyant, a dictator and he used his position to live a great life and dress impeccably well. It was suggested by his critics that he would do just about anything except lie to them to get votes.
As an admirer of Huey Long, I do not believe he used his power for his own selfish purposes, I believe he kept the lower class citizens in mind even though his power seemed to be overshadowed with demands from the rich. Huey P. Long’s political philosophy was for the poor man, black or white and like Huey P. Long, I too, agree everyone should have a home, a job and a decent education.