No one wants to be fooled, to be influenced by tricks, deceptions, exaggerations, or lies. We want to have faith that our intelligence and good judgment can help us detect such things. Political campaigns, however, have mastered the art and science of using methods that appeal more to our emotions, fears, and preconceived opinions. Speeches, debates, and advertising should help us to make good decisions, but instead they use every trick in the book to get our vote.
Many problems cannot be solved by government. Candidates often offer a false hope that they know how to give us the future we want. They may have possible solutions to some problems, but other situations are beyond the function of government. Stay alert, keep an open mind, evaluate what you see and hear, and don't let them fool you.
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