I can understand young people being susceptible, but adults? I remember when I voted for Eugene McCarthy. Heck, what did I know about ANYTHING? Not a lot. Certainly nothing about political philosophies.
Were the populace not already so deficient in critical thinking ability, his conversational hypnosis wouldn’t even touch them.
I know an otherwise intelligent 60+ woman who “Believes!”.
Age does not always bring wisdom.
I think maybe after 4 years of GWB, whom I really like but is NOT a leader, the people are so hungry for leadership. Thats why they are so willing to fall for Obamas rhetoric. He comes off as someone who says I am going to fix your life and make it perfect. He comes off as a leader. Unfortunatly like it always is, by the time they find out he is a liar, it may be too late. Lets just hope there is a country left for the good strong guys to come in and rescue.