[mnehring]

So, what fraction of the populace is susceptible to this technique?

Everyone is to a point because it is just innate human nature- nothing magical. It would be easier to quantitative those who aren't affected by it, who go into a situation where they are skeptical and analytical from the start.

[Paladin2]

"It might just be the letter “O,” but it also resembles a crystal ball, a favorite of hypnotists."

HarpO already owns the O. Zer0's l0g0 always reminds me of a zer0.

[giotto]

My policy is to never listen to Obama’s speeches. I’ve never heard more than a few sentences of any speech he’s given. Same with Clinton, and especially Hillary. There are some people you just instinctively know are lying with every word they speak. Why give them my precious time? If I want to know what some politician said, I can read the transcript.