> which traditionally emphasize the importance of truth, credibility, and the avoidance of contradiction I think the use of inconsistency and outright contradi

> which traditionally emphasize the importance of truth, credibility, and the avoidance of contradiction I think the use of inconsistency and outright contradiction 'works' not so much in pushing a specific message but by making all messages seem equally suspect to people who don't have time to check every claim. The more contradictory messages out there, the more people just disbelieve everything and disconnect -- which may be the goal.