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In reply to the discussion: Trump's use of hypnotic language [View all]Uncle Joe
(61,640 posts)72. I don't view hypnotic speech or hypnosis as magic, just an acquired skill.
Many of the same techniques are used in sales and marketing.
I didn't post the OP so much for D.U. but for the broader Internet and beyond community's awareness via the ripple effect.
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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
Trump is not using hypnosis. He's using hypnotic techniques. Both work but big difference.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#7
Don't over emphasize "hypnotic". Trump is using clever and effective persuasive techniques to attack
TryLogic
May 2016
#25
He is appealing to the 'conservatives' fear, anger, bigotry and loss of control
ToxMarz
May 2016
#32
Nope. He does entrance them, plants nicknames & reinforces their lack of critical thinking
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#44
Do some research before you dismiss the idea of active trance-like states. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#46
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
Adams says Trump's use of "coded" language hypnotically validates their need for "good old days"
ancianita
May 2016
#3
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
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
Bernie doesn't repeat the same exact phrase multiple times in the same speech. Furthermore
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#12
I totally agree with your post regarding the need to elect Bernie but ignoring or downplaying
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#30
1. The Democratic Primaries aren't over despite your fervent wishes to the contrary.
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#26
The subconscious is like the auto-pilot on an airplane, you can program it with instructions
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#37
Hypnotic perhaps if you're receptive. More like finger nails on a chalkboard to me. n/t
Lodestar
May 2016
#62