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Nevilledog

(51,200 posts) Mon May 3, 2021, 12:23 PM May 2021

The Lincoln Project: THE (actual) BIG LIE.

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The Lincoln Project: THE (actual) BIG LIE. (Original Post) Nevilledog May 2021 OP

I usually like the stuff they produce, but they miss on this one jmbar2 May 2021 #1

I do not see how this is effective -- it literally promotes the lies Lettuce Be May 2021 #2

jmbar2

(4,906 posts)

1. I usually like the stuff they produce, but they miss on this one

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon May 3, 2021, 12:40 PM

May 2021

It reinforces their belief by repeating the lies, instead of forcefully countering them.

In "Don't think of an Elephant", Dr. George Lakoff, expert on " issue framing" advises to NEVER repeat the erroneous information because it amplifies it.

Lettuce Be

(2,337 posts)

2. I do not see how this is effective -- it literally promotes the lies

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon May 3, 2021, 03:43 PM

May 2021

I can see the repugs running this as proof they are correct. Talk me down

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