Why Theory

Read My Desire, Pt. 2: Democracy, Anxiety, Film Noir

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Jun 27, 2021
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INSIGHT

The Teflon President

  • Repeatedly exposing a politician's lies can't undermine their position.
  • The public's love, not truth, sustains their symbolic standing.
INSIGHT

Strength in Weakness

  • A leader's weakness becomes the basis for identification.
  • The public bonds with their flaws, not despite them.
ADVICE

Beyond Logic

  • Move beyond logical arguments when analyzing political rhetoric.
  • Address the emotional appeal (love) rather than specific inaccuracies.
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