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10. Illusory truth effect...

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:37 AM

Nov 5

you tell a lie so often you think it is true and if the lie is more soothing that the truth, all the more reason to keep telling it.

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I'm going to ask nasty, but important question! [View all] imanamerican63 Nov 5 OP

We remained kinder and gentler? BOSSHOG Nov 5 #1

Kamala Harris won. gab13by13 Nov 5 #2

I disagree Raven123 Nov 5 #3

The 'ire' arrow was pointing in the wrong direction... MiHale Nov 5 #4

Many people had to learn the lessons tRump bestowed. FarPoint Nov 5 #5

I think the answer might be a little discouraging. yardwork Nov 5 #7

People wanted to believe Trumps lies YorkRd Nov 5 #8

Illusory truth effect... walkingman Nov 5 #10

Harris won Botany Nov 5 #11

People were upset about high prices, and Trump took advantage of that. bearsfootball516 Nov 5 #12

Some magats WmChris Nov 5 #13