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True, but when you have hundreds of millions of dollars directed at one person over several years, approval can slide from 66% to less than 40%, even with the b

by ap22213 10y ago

True, but when you have hundreds of millions of dollars directed at one person over several years, approval can slide from 66% to less than 40%, even with the best defenses. Take me, for example. I was a big supporter of Clinton in 2012. I even donated to her campaign. But, several times during the 2016 campaign I actually caught myself thinking that I didn't trust her. And, I had to remind myself why I liked her. So, whatever they did, it was very, very effective. It really sapped a lot of supporters motivation, at the very least. George Lakoff has written some interesting books on the topic of reframing. I recommend reading some of his work. I'm sure that the science has evolved considerably since 2004, when I first read him. https://www.amazon.com/George-Lakoff/e/B000APCCII https://www.amazon.com/George-Lakoff/e/B000APCCII

monksy 10y ago
> when you have hundreds of millions of dollars directed at one person over several years, approval can slide from 66% to less than 40% Yes. This is SOP. > But, several times during the 2016 campaign I actually caught myself thinking that I didn't trust her. And, I had to remind myself why I liked her. Don't take this the wrong way, but to me that sounds like cognitive dissonance. If you believe that it was actually unfactual information, I would suggest researching what influenced you badly and try to identify that next time. Most of this stuff has remained the same since Robert Caldini wrote about it in his book Influence. It's just the tactics and strategies on how to apply them.
- ap22213 10y ago
  I had to look up cognitive dissonance, but I suppose that fits. I had an emotional response and a logical response, and they were in conflict. I had to actually physically list out all of the things that I liked about Clinton vs. what I didn't like to make a rational decision. By far, my list was in favor of Clinton. So, that my emotions said otherwise was odd.
nyolfen 10y ago
>Take me, for example. I was a big supporter of Clinton in 2012. I even donated to her campaign. a little unusual since she didn't run for office in 2012
- ap22213 10y ago
  I meant 2008. Sorry. I'm sure you knew what I meant.

by ap22213 10y ago

monksy 10y ago

> when you have hundreds of millions of dollars directed at one person over several years, approval can slide from 66% to less than 40% Yes. This is SOP. > But, several times during the 2016 campaign I actually caught myself thinking that I didn't trust her. And, I had to remind myself why I liked her. Don't take this the wrong way, but to me that sounds like cognitive dissonance. If you believe that it was actually unfactual information, I would suggest researching what influenced you badly and try to identify that next time. Most of this stuff has remained the same since Robert Caldini wrote about it in his book Influence. It's just the tactics and strategies on how to apply them.

ap22213 10y ago
I had to look up cognitive dissonance, but I suppose that fits. I had an emotional response and a logical response, and they were in conflict. I had to actually physically list out all of the things that I liked about Clinton vs. what I didn't like to make a rational decision. By far, my list was in favor of Clinton. So, that my emotions said otherwise was odd.

nyolfen 10y ago

>Take me, for example. I was a big supporter of Clinton in 2012. I even donated to her campaign. a little unusual since she didn't run for office in 2012

ap22213 10y ago
I meant 2008. Sorry. I'm sure you knew what I meant.