Posted on 10/28/2008 7:00:43 PM PDT by robomatik
Ahhah! That’s what compels me to hit the mute button everytime he comes on television. I am allergic to hypnosis so that sure does explain things!
I disagree with this analysis.
There is a specific technique used, but it’s one based on the Alinsky philosophy.
You say basically nothing substantial, but you needle the audience with things designed to irritate, then a few spacer phrases, then offer change. Th epoint is to make the audience feel bad, then offer vagueness that sounds good, comforting.
People fill in the blanks according to their outlook, or, if you will, mirror their own wants, needs, and personality in the speaker’s vagueness, seeing what they want to see.
They think the speaker has addressed their desires, when actually nothing real was said.
“Do you want another four years of failed policies? Of course not. I offer hope, and change”.
“Somewhere tonight a child goes to bed hungry, in a neighborhood rattled by gunfire. Is this the America we deserve? I offer change, change for the future, change you can believe in”.
I used to call this “mirror propaganda” but I suspect there is another name for it.
I was watching a thing about body language and how politicians get tips on it and practice.
Guess I missed Oprah that day. Perhaps I was busy watching Jerry Springer like we dunces often do. No, wait, I was WORKING that day. Sorry.
(.....thunder rolling and lightning flashes filling the sky, arms and eyes uplifted.......)
Leni
Probably developed initially by neither...but by Milton Erickson.
Quite an interesting history. And quite substantial.
Cute...however it is on Youtube for those interested in how Oprah is trying to steal this election for Obama.
There is something about the way that Obama speaks that effects me. I walk away and don’t know what the hell he said...I just remember his tones. I guess I get bored easily.
He has adopted the Elvis style of fading the last syllable.
Like “Thank you...thank you very muuuuuu...”
He has adopted the Elvis style of fading the last syllable.
Like “Thank you...thank you very muuuuuu...”
What about the repeated uses of “um”, “uh”, and “you know”? All of Obama’s stammering would put anyone asleep.
“There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
Deuteronomy 18:10
Digging into what “enchantment” actually means at http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchants ...
“to influence by or as if by charms and incantation”
... in other words, HYPNOTISM.
Liberals in general have very weak minds. Evil could not exist without them, it otherwise would be crushed and destroyed wherever it exists by the sane people.
No doubt the jerk puts me about half asleep when I listen to him...
And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance (sometimes interpreted to mean king of confident or stern demeanor), and understanding dark sentences (i.e. "enchantment and spell casting"), shall stand up.And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify [himself] in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
I'm not saying Obama is the AC...but it is still a possibility. The jury is still out on that decision. Let's see what happens next Tuesday.
Gee.....who knew?
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