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What is a 'common people'?
In politics, 'the common people' refers to ordinary citizens, often presented as distinct from a perceived elite or establishment. Far-right groups, like those in the story, often claim to speak for these 'common people' against what they portray as corrupt institutions or foreign influences, aiming to gain popular support for their narratives.
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