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Linda Oliver's avatar

Hannah Yoest, that was masterful. This deliberate emotional manipulation is searingly effective, and sets the hook in so deep it’s very resistant to reason or refutation. My best friend has fallen for it line and sinker. It makes me so furious I can barely talk to her.

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Lady Emsworth's avatar

Before you can get people to use their brains, you first need to get them to breathe and be calm.

Most trump supporters seem addicted to adrenaline and rage. They don't sort the truth from the lies because they are too busy enjoying the rush their outrage gives them.

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