I still remember Slick Willie using this tactic when he had a plant stand up and read him the riot act over abortion during one of his “town hall” gigs. A couple tears and a big hug from der Schlickmeister and all was right with the world again. Phony balony is one of the ‘RATS most successful tactics. The morons fall for it every time.
The “pony tailed guy”?
Thanks for the tip. Don’t remember that particular instance, then again I was in my 20’s and still (politically speaking) a young skull full of mush. But I wouldn’t put anything past Slick Willie