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demagoguery 

The actions of a leader who manipulates his or her underlings by angering, impassioning, or scaring them, usually with false claims or wild speculation. This is done to strengthen the leader's power, and/or to further a political agenda.
Some asshole shot somebody at a park today and anti-gun demagoguery is already pouring in from liberal politicians.
demagoguery by LaundryDay October 28, 2013
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demagogue 

A leader who uses a number of underhanded political techniques in order to gain power, including: warmongering, fear, censorship, propaganda, nationalism, xenophobia, hateful rhetoric, false logic, and blatant lies. Uses the blind, patriotic support of the people to institute a corrupt and oppressive government.
Some famous historical demagogues include Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, and Bush, Jr.
demagogue by W@tcher January 14, 2006

Demaroguery 

The rhetorical tool used by Sarah Palin to manipulate popular prejudices and make faulty claims to gain popularity, power, and score a spot on Faux News.
Sarah Palin’s memoir, "Going Rogue" is a disturbing mix of fantasy and propaganda – the creation myth of a demagogue. When you combine the rogue image Palin paints with her penchant for demagoguery, it's pure demaroguery.
Demaroguery by bluespiper November 2, 2010

demagogue 

1.

A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.

2.

A leader of the common people in ancient times.

3.

A rabble-rouser.

Note that in modern usage the word is derogatory (negative).
Bill Clinton - The ultimate demagogue. Scandals of the Clinton Administration - sex, murder, illegal campaign funds, white water.
demagogue by KeeperReal! October 19, 2010

synagogue demagogues 

(1)Zionist
(2) A person who usually is a fundamentalist Christian or Religiously/ Ethnically Jewish person who will justify anything that Israelis will do whether it's right or not as just because they are descendants of Holocaust victims or they believe that God wanted the Jewish people to have their own state i.e. state of Israel
Joe Biden says that he's a Zionist he's a synagogue demagogues
synagogue demagogues by EmJayee November 7, 2018

Diarrhea Demagogue 

A person who talks a lot of bullshit
Oh look at mister Diarrhea Demagogue over there, spouting his daily nonsense.
Diarrhea Demagogue by dottob December 17, 2017
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