It’s not just folks like your mom. I’m 52 and my young adult sons have not just fallen for Obama’s B.S., they hold such animosity towards anything Republican (they think Clinton was a god and hate us for ‘stealing’ the election from Gore) that, when I point out just where Obama is headed they are all for it...saying capitalism doesn’t work, the constitution is outdated, everyone should have healthcare...blah, blah, blah. I think it’s a generational/age thing. I think they’re naive and they think I’m just getting to old to adapt to needed change. Then, there’s my sister, about 5 years older who whole heartedly supported the Vietnam anti-war movement, SDS, etc. Her husband (afl/cio) is VERY active in the single-payer movement. There is nothing about any of their mindset that I can comprehend.
You have my sympathy. I’ve got some hopelessly deluded family members, both older and younger, as well.
Think school indoctrination.