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Uncle Joe

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26. 1. The Democratic Primaries aren't over despite your fervent wishes to the contrary.
Sat May 28, 2016, 01:37 PM
May 2016

2. This OP is about Trump, regardless of which candidate opposes him.

Trump's use of hypnotic language [View all] Uncle Joe May 2016 OP
This is why Trump will TROUNCE Hillary unless Dems nominate BERNIE SANDERS zebonaut May 2016 #1
Exactly TryLogic May 2016 #21
You're calling for the superdelegates to defy the will of the people? Dr Hobbitstein May 2016 #52
The will of the people is already being defied 13Dogs May 2016 #57
In your scenario, the will of the people still goes to Hillary. Dr Hobbitstein May 2016 #64
The will of the machines could pick Trump. Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #73
She has about 93% of the super d's who have comiitrd and Bernie has about 7% of them CentralMass May 2016 #76
There's no evidence of the efficacy of hypnosis even on fully willing subjects Major Nikon May 2016 #2
Hypnosis works and demagoguery depends on it. Uncle Joe May 2016 #4
Demagoguery depends on emotion, not voodoo Major Nikon May 2016 #39
Hypnosis is what Adams brought up as his own qualification. Jesus Malverde May 2016 #74
Trump is not using hypnosis. He's using hypnotic techniques. Both work but big difference. Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #7
"hypnotic techniques" require relaxation as a precursor Major Nikon May 2016 #13
Yes he did. Uncle Joe May 2016 #15
Well you've certainly provided incontrovertible proof there Major Nikon May 2016 #20
They controlled all aspects of Germany's mass media Uncle Joe May 2016 #24
Well that certainly clinches it. Who can argue with NaturalNews? Major Nikon May 2016 #28
Here you go, if you want scholarly articles, have at it. Uncle Joe May 2016 #33
That also works with lots of other things Major Nikon May 2016 #36
Don't over emphasize "hypnotic". Trump is using clever and effective persuasive techniques to attack TryLogic May 2016 #25
As I said, he's simply a demagogue. No voodoo is involved. Major Nikon May 2016 #31
He is appealing to the 'conservatives' fear, anger, bigotry and loss of control ToxMarz May 2016 #32
Relaxation of the mental muscles, not the body. Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #38
Active and trance are contradictory Major Nikon May 2016 #41
Nope. He does entrance them, plants nicknames & reinforces their lack of critical thinking Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #44
This message was self-deleted by its author Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #45
Do some research before you dismiss the idea of active trance-like states. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #46
People can be convinced to pray, die for the 1%, and smoke cigarettes. People valerief May 2016 #40
Sure, voodoo is another method of achieving those ends Major Nikon May 2016 #43
Depends how you define efficacy basselope May 2016 #50
Efficacy =/ effective Major Nikon May 2016 #58
You are misusing the term. basselope May 2016 #59
You are completely misunderstanding the term Major Nikon May 2016 #63
Uh, people pray, die for the 1%, and smoke cigarettes. I'd say brainwashing is very effective. nt valerief May 2016 #53
This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.Trump is just a bafoon stirring up hate. bjobotts May 2016 #69
You can't make shit up this funny Major Nikon May 2016 #70
Adams says Trump's use of "coded" language hypnotically validates their need for "good old days" ancianita May 2016 #3
Adams forecast a landslide win for Trump in the Iowa caucus. Jim__ May 2016 #5
Adams doesn't support Trump but he predicted that Trump will win the Presidency because of his Uncle Joe May 2016 #6
Way cool. Thanks for this video. Hillary campaign speech writers should see this. ancianita May 2016 #17
Bernie and Hillary should be aware, whichever one becomes the nominee. Uncle Joe May 2016 #19
LOL. Yes, that's right. Trump is a master "hypnotist" casting his spell upon us!!11!1! PSPS May 2016 #8
There are differences between hypnosis and placebos but placebos have power over the mind as well, Uncle Joe May 2016 #11
Key words stay in the collective hive mind. Not hypnotism, but pretty close! ancianita May 2016 #18
... but ... but ... They say BERNIE does it, too !! Hiraeth May 2016 #9
Bernie doesn't repeat the same exact phrase multiple times in the same speech. Furthermore Uncle Joe May 2016 #12
but, THEY say it. It must be true, Uncle Joe. Hiraeth May 2016 #14
That segment scared the shit out of me. Soxfan58 May 2016 #10
Also Trump is very charismatic d_legendary1 May 2016 #16
He's not charismatic to everyone passiveporcupine May 2016 #55
Stop believing all this trash Perseus May 2016 #22
I totally agree with your post regarding the need to elect Bernie but ignoring or downplaying Uncle Joe May 2016 #30
I am not suggesting for Bernie to ignore Trump Perseus May 2016 #71
I don't view hypnotic speech or hypnosis as magic, just an acquired skill. Uncle Joe May 2016 #72
Too Bad Bern Lost to Hillary, heh? Cryptoad May 2016 #23
1. The Democratic Primaries aren't over despite your fervent wishes to the contrary. Uncle Joe May 2016 #26
Primaries not over, but Bern has lost,,,,, Cryptoad May 2016 #27
Hillary should drop out. Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #60
Abt 17 million Democratic voters say,,,,,,,Nah! Cryptoad May 2016 #67
. underpants May 2016 #29
That video is most apropos, Trump is a chicken. Uncle Joe May 2016 #34
It's bad hypnosis Laughing Mirror May 2016 #35
The subconscious is like the auto-pilot on an airplane, you can program it with instructions Uncle Joe May 2016 #37
It can also make you habitually smoke or eat poorly, for example Laughing Mirror May 2016 #42
I had a friend, Uncle Joe May 2016 #48
It's wonderful to know those techniques to help people in distress Laughing Mirror May 2016 #56
That's a good idea, Laughing Mirror. Uncle Joe May 2016 #61
LSD and suggestion help, per Dr. Sidney Gottlieb, MD, CIA. Octafish May 2016 #47
Fascinating read. Uncle Joe May 2016 #49
You are most welcome, Uncle Joe! Thank you for an outstanding OP and thread! Octafish May 2016 #51
Exactly, he knows what he's doing, if not hypnotic, but by repetition of RKP5637 May 2016 #54
Hypnotic perhaps if you're receptive. More like finger nails on a chalkboard to me. n/t Lodestar May 2016 #62
“Dangerous Donald” should be our nickname for Donald Trump. jimmyzvoice May 2016 #65
IDK About Hypnosis Bigredhunk May 2016 #66
they really are so much better at this than we are dembotoz May 2016 #68
Interesting observations by Adams, thanks...nt Jesus Malverde May 2016 #75
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