If certain phrases “energize” the voters, it seems likely that they will vote for the politician who promises to do it. And if the politician wants to be elected repeatedly, sooner or later he must start doing something that at least resembles the promise.
A counter-example: the recent Greek referendum X-/
But yes, you make a fair point and so raise an interesting question—what would be that “something that at least resembles the promise” with respect to the “Death to America” chants?
If certain phrases “energize” the voters, it seems likely that they will vote for the politician who promises to do it. And if the politician wants to be elected repeatedly, sooner or later he must start doing something that at least resembles the promise.
Or if the politician isn’t willing to do it, he’ll get replaced by someone who is.
A counter-example: the recent Greek referendum X-/
But yes, you make a fair point and so raise an interesting question—what would be that “something that at least resembles the promise” with respect to the “Death to America” chants?