Very much so, it is said they seek a father figure( mother figure?) I think we have a lot of over simplified voters, the orange man leads and they follow. They believe anything he says because he is a truth teller. He is dishonest above all else, yet they believe just the opposite.
Drama ie perceived evildoers trumps everything else in how emotion plays a large if not basic part in what we "choose" or are persuaded to believe.
Selecting a president is an emotional matter for most people.
usually an oversimplified choice?
Very much so, it is said they seek a father figure( mother figure?) I think we have a lot of over simplified voters, the orange man leads and they follow. They believe anything he says because he is a truth teller. He is dishonest above all else, yet they believe just the opposite.
It seems bizzaro, doesn't it!
Yes indeed, fear and hatred are the strongest human emotions. Politicians have always understood and exploited the basis of human emotions.
sometimes indeed do! There times though when these work in synergy. Best to favour politicians who cater to the better angels of our nature