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Not sure why this continues to work myself.

• a3n 13y ago
  I think people get into rhythms and follow the script they've learned. This plays out in the large and in the small. We've all probably had multiple arguments where A says one thing, and B automatically retorts in defense rather than thinking about what we're talking about or even just letting it go. I think a lot of marriages run like that. People unfortunately think a well spoken response is the same as a truthful response. If the PR flack or representative or CEO seems otherwise calm and unflustered - smooth - then that serves the "reasonable response and explanation" part of that scenario's script. We are very, very easily lead.
• crag 13y ago
  Because it's easy. And most people are lazy; don't have the time or care to think it though. It's PR. And it isn't just politicians who run it.