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Who is Fooling Whom?

October 9, 2016

BE AWARE!

Propaganda Techniques:

False equivalency.
Bandwagon.
Testimonial.
Glittering Generalities.
Name Calling.
Plain Folks.
Card Stacking.
Transfer.

Mis-direction and deflecting.

Twisting the words of adversaries into falsehoods.

Tell a lie long enough so people will believe it.  Keep saying the lie over and over and over.

Beware of "I heard that . . . ", "Believe me."  Not listing sources . . .; and be aware of glib career politicians, Trump and / or Hillary.  Who is fooling us more?

I...

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"Cherry Picking" Facts Addendum

October 13, 2016

Correct Facts

Trump List - another list Trump surrogates wrote FOR him

October 16, 2016

Here is another list supposedly from Trump that you know Donald cannot accomplish, just like Donald's promise that EVERY SINGLE COLLEGE GRADUATE, they will get the job they like right out of college.  Few grads will get jobs right away, and you know the chances of your first job being one you like are ZERO!

Study as much to vote as you study to plan your next vacation!

October 30, 2016

Be aware and understand "FALSE EQUIVALENCE."

Think of this.  Many voters study the issues, and the candidates ability to keep their promises LESS THAN the time they spend choosing a hotel for their next vacation!


The Ignorant Voter
Jun 27, 2016 

Jared Meyer

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaredmeyer/2016/06/27/american-voters-are-ignorant-but-not-stupid/#381cdd4173dd

 

Democracy and Political Ignorance

ByIlya Somin
Lead Essay
October 11, 2013

https://www.cato-unbound.org/2013/10/11/ilya-somin/de...

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Seeking the Truth and Clarifying Charity

October 12, 2016

Charitable grants are not a major focus of the Clinton Foundation.  The Foundation hires staff to execute humanitarian programs.  This means they do not give away the donations to other charities, i.e., grant hem money, the Clinton Family Foundation ensures the people who need help get the help directly, not thru an intermediary.  That is a good thing, so you should know it.

The charity watchdog group "Charity Navigator" gave the Foundation its highest possible rating, four out of four stars...

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