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Gotta agree.

Someone I know was religiously following and wanting to talk about the RAT “debates.” I asked her, “Why bother? You’re going to vote for whoever runs against Trump anyway.”
Got a vacant stare in response.

In over 50 years of voting, I have NEVER been swayed OR convinced by any campaign ad.

Campaigns are nothing but HUGE money laundering enterprises.

In over 50 years of voting, I have NEVER been swayed OR convinced by any campaign ad.

I would really enjoy spending a few hours with you explaining why your statement is not correct.

Advertising does not work with the rational mind, it is designed to "persuade" you at the emotional and subliminal level.

It uses symbols, archtypes, double meanings, hidden sexual taboos and practices, and hypnotic techniques to persuade.

If you want to read further, here are some links:

https://adage.com/article/news/marketers-tap-secret-research-weapon-hypnosis/235424

A more academic article:

https://www.acrwebsite.org/volumes/7267/volumes/v19/NA-19

Terence McKenna (the drug guy) correctly referred to television as a drug and watching television as a "trance state".

The same concept applies to today's cell phone user.

You can verify this for yourself by looking in the eyes of people watching television or staring at their phone.

One technique used is to confuse your eyes so that your brain goes into trance--this is done by motion in the advertising, first left, then right, then left, then right or up, down, up, down motion...

This stuff works--companies (and candidates) are advertising because it improves results.

I know what you mean. My extremely liberal Democrat sister will never change her mind, no matter how great you can point out how things are under Donald Trump. I get the same crap here in Canada. I just don’t bother anymore. Canadians will hate any Republican, no matter how good he is no matter how many positive changes he has effected, as has President Donald J. Trump.

I just wish he could be president for longer! I guess Mike Pence will run in 2024;I just hope and pray that it doesn’t turn out like the Bush years, when it seemed the Vice President never quite matched the performance of the President. Too tired to remember the example that I’m thinking of, if that makes any sense. LOL!

Anyway, President Trump should enjoy some well-deserved rest and private time with his lovely wife and family. I’m sure Melania would like to get Baron out of the spotlight, something she has done very well to this point. Unlike GW’s daughters,particularly Jenna. I’m sure that Laura did her best, but her daughters were pretty much adults by then. I can’t remember the last time my 20 year old daughter listened to me!