Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass"

[just1voice]

108. You know the answer but I'll add my opinion

and attempt to explain the phenomenon. People become very attached to their beliefs, especially after repeating the beliefs to themselves 1000s of times. The entrenched beliefs are defended to ward off the classic "cognitive dissonance" -- mental pain -- that comes with trying to absorb conflicting information simultaneously. Basically, the person has "brainwashed" themselves. It happens all the time in all kinds of life situations, not just politics.

For instance, I recently lost a 10-year-old dog to cancer. When it was first diagnosed I didn't want to believe it, I thought my precious dog who looked completely healthy was fine and I literally thought the vet was lying just to charge a bunch of diagnostic fees. I was wrong and had "brainwashed" myself into thinking the dog wasn't old and wasn't sick. It took a while to realize the horror of the situation.

So, some people are a lot slower at accepting reality, everyone has their own speed.