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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump's, "I am a victim" is a version of.."The Big Lie"
from Wikipedia, "The Big Lie"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_lie#Goebbels.27s_use_of_the_expression
A big lie (German: große Lüge) is a propaganda technique. The expression was coined by Adolf Hitler, when he dictated his 1925 book Mein Kampf, about the use of a lie so "colossal" that no one would believe that someone "could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously."
Trump says, "I am a victim" He is trying to play "The Big Lie" propaganda technique. It could work among some, but most won't believe him. Why? Probably because the media is not totally controlled by Trump, and there are now 10 women who say he groped them. Also, Trump's reputation for lying is clear to all. Also, he bragged about being able to do whatever he wants and get away with it.. That was what the tape released last week was about.
So, most of us know who is telling the truth. Therefore, "I am the victim." is not going to work, because too many of us have heard about his behavior and attitude toward women. And Trump is preceded by Cosby, who also had issues with sexual assault. Cosby also used this idea to his benefit. (for a while) The media gave him a pass for some time, but in the end, no.. So many of us are prepared for this. We have seen it before and often and in some cases deadly.
I do not think this will work now, for many reasons stated and more. Thanks for reading this.
malaise
(269,174 posts)The final humiliation is coming
Stuart G
(38,448 posts)posted by kpete Friday,9:25pm
Clinton: "This election is incredibly painful." "I take no satisfaction with what is happening on the other side. I am not happy about it because it hurts our country, it hurts our democracy, it sends a terrible message to people here at home and around the world."
So, which is more honest? Which do people believe?.....You decide, "I am a victim" by Trump..................or...................................................................................................
what is said by Clinton above, and posted by kpete "This election is incredibly painful"?