I've always wondered about this phenomenon. Politicians and media constantly spew absurd nonsense that nobody would believe. Who are they fooling?
The best explanation is the Sucker Filter, which was first observed in ordinary Nigerian Prince swindlers. They make absurd claims in every email. Nobody would believe that shit!
Swindlers and politicians know that you can fool some of the people all of the time. Each absurd claim is intended to SELECT the people who fall for this particular kind of nonsense, and more importantly to REJECT the people who see the craziness of this particular kind. The politician or swindler doesn't want to waste effort cultivating observant people.
Efficient scamming, like efficient manufacturing, requires quality control.
Well, You said it. Everybody with two braincells. It is obvious that some people don't need those to be part of the corrupt political organization. The opposite must be true. Two braincells would be one too much to be employed by the system. One, or less is the ticket to exorbitant high salaries, being practically un-fireable, receiving equally exorbitant retirement for life after a few days of moroning around in office, free health care, cheap credit and rebates a suffering and starving population can only dream of.
There used to be a dude who would respond to the “Nigerian” princes’ emails. He used to have a website that documented his exploits.
He completely “flipped the script” on them. He’d lead them on that he was a big fish for the taking but would require they do things like send him a photo with a fish on his head holding a sign saying stuff like “I am a doofus.” And they’d do it! He’d post their photos on his website.
I don’t think he’s around anymore but for one brief moment, he brought respite to an otherwise sad commentary on the state of humanity.
The double standard is alive and well in government. I thought perhaps Bowman was rushing to vote to oppose the banning of the USA use of cluster bombs. But ever the "hero," he was voting to keep the government running! Someone should tell him that his vote was unnecessary. The Constitution requires the USA government to make good on its debts.
I assume that when Bowman was a school principal, he enacted a policy requiring teachers to unquestioningly excuse any student who asserted that they had indeed completed their homework assignment, but their dog ate it. 🤨 🐕
Personally, I'm not inclined to the charitable view that Bowman should be given "the benefit of the doubt" for insulting our collective intelligence with such a preposterously lame dodge.
I certainly am not persuaded by the argument that we should strive to be the Bigger Person(s) here to set an example for the way the Department of "Justice"-- police, prosecutors, and judges-- SHOULD have handled the January 6th Capitol "insurrectionists". The reprehensible Stalinesque show trials, which proceed apace as "guilty" verdicts and draconian sentences spew forth, have been staged, in part, to protect self-serving, mendacious Elected Misrepresentatives like Bowman.
So even if I experienced a scintilla of doubt, which I haven't, I would feel no compunction to give Bowman the benefit of it. 😠 👎
Rep MTG brought out the disparity first since it happened in her office building. https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1708199874456334697 (I can still see stuff on X but I can no longer interact now that I am suspended).
I will try to hopefully articulate this better. I am hoping to use Bowman as LEVERAGE to actually release ordinary citizens like the non-violent J6ers from prison, NOT just to be the theoretical "Bigger Person(s)". If no deal for them, then no deal for Bowman. Equal Justice YES, I just hope that it is not revenge when we could use this opportunity for actual good of real people (NOT garbage people).
The United States government is like a very bad version of Gilligan's Island made in 2023. Everyone pretending they need to find a way to get off the Island but having so much fun, they never actually do anything. The country is imploding at the every day person level which is apparently what they all secretly desire. I am pretty sure they would like to see us all dead from injections, heart failure, diabetes, mental health problems ala suicide....not one of them in DC ...let me repeat that loudly NOT ONE OF THEM IN DC including all their whiny ass kissing sycophants cares about anything but themselves and the sooner we all realize that the more likely we are to survive. Re create your OWN US with your neighbors and friends by telling the assholes in one way or another to go fuck themselves.
It's unconscionable that an elected official AND former school principal would tell us that he intentionally pulled the fire alarm because the door was locked and he wanted to speed up the process of voting. I wonder how many school kids he believed with fairy tales like this?
At the same time, just like with NON-violent J6 protestors, I want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt instead of locking them in prison!
I will admit that I have a change of heart from yesterday, and I am now more apt to forgive the Representative. I was suspended from Twitter X yesterday and have no idea why!
Why forgiveness? Like I said I was suspended permanently yesterday on Twitter X and have no idea why, probably too many posts upset their algorithm? Anyways, I am in a kind of prison now, and it is making me reflect on stuff. Because the tit for tat will not help the NON-violent J6 protestors rotting in prison. We need to help get NON-violent people out of prison, not put this jerk Bowman in prison for revenge. A fine or community service at the most would suffice, and then short jail time if he does not comply. He definitely needs to resign or be impeached!
I'm reflecting a lot. Being banned from Twitter (again, after I was banned during the 2021 Twitter Purge) is probably the best thing to happen to me. More time to enjoy retirement :)
He thought pulling the fire alarm would open the door? I cannot believe he actually used this in a press release (or maybe I can - lol!). The Democrats have become especially bad at treating their supporters and constituents as morons, they're so much smarter than and can get over on with this and other nonsense, like the Inflation Reduction Act is "historic climate legislation'" that will actually have an impact on global warming - LOL!
Congressman Bowman probably also thinks that we fought the Russians in WW 2; he certainly brings a unique brand of stupidity to Capitol Hill, where "Fire Alarms" still don't open doors. I suppose Bowman supports Ukraine because he wants to keep the white supremacists "over there."
I've always wondered about this phenomenon. Politicians and media constantly spew absurd nonsense that nobody would believe. Who are they fooling?
The best explanation is the Sucker Filter, which was first observed in ordinary Nigerian Prince swindlers. They make absurd claims in every email. Nobody would believe that shit!
Swindlers and politicians know that you can fool some of the people all of the time. Each absurd claim is intended to SELECT the people who fall for this particular kind of nonsense, and more importantly to REJECT the people who see the craziness of this particular kind. The politician or swindler doesn't want to waste effort cultivating observant people.
Efficient scamming, like efficient manufacturing, requires quality control.
nice points, thanks!
Well, You said it. Everybody with two braincells. It is obvious that some people don't need those to be part of the corrupt political organization. The opposite must be true. Two braincells would be one too much to be employed by the system. One, or less is the ticket to exorbitant high salaries, being practically un-fireable, receiving equally exorbitant retirement for life after a few days of moroning around in office, free health care, cheap credit and rebates a suffering and starving population can only dream of.
There used to be a dude who would respond to the “Nigerian” princes’ emails. He used to have a website that documented his exploits.
He completely “flipped the script” on them. He’d lead them on that he was a big fish for the taking but would require they do things like send him a photo with a fish on his head holding a sign saying stuff like “I am a doofus.” And they’d do it! He’d post their photos on his website.
I don’t think he’s around anymore but for one brief moment, he brought respite to an otherwise sad commentary on the state of humanity.
The double standard is alive and well in government. I thought perhaps Bowman was rushing to vote to oppose the banning of the USA use of cluster bombs. But ever the "hero," he was voting to keep the government running! Someone should tell him that his vote was unnecessary. The Constitution requires the USA government to make good on its debts.
I assume that when Bowman was a school principal, he enacted a policy requiring teachers to unquestioningly excuse any student who asserted that they had indeed completed their homework assignment, but their dog ate it. 🤨 🐕
Personally, I'm not inclined to the charitable view that Bowman should be given "the benefit of the doubt" for insulting our collective intelligence with such a preposterously lame dodge.
I certainly am not persuaded by the argument that we should strive to be the Bigger Person(s) here to set an example for the way the Department of "Justice"-- police, prosecutors, and judges-- SHOULD have handled the January 6th Capitol "insurrectionists". The reprehensible Stalinesque show trials, which proceed apace as "guilty" verdicts and draconian sentences spew forth, have been staged, in part, to protect self-serving, mendacious Elected Misrepresentatives like Bowman.
So even if I experienced a scintilla of doubt, which I haven't, I would feel no compunction to give Bowman the benefit of it. 😠 👎
Yes, I am not in favor of giving war criminals any benefits of any doubts, myself.
Rep MTG exposed the disparity first, she talks about J6ers rotting in jail for the same exact non-violent offense Bowman committed. https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1708186159744954737
I hope when people call Congress about Bowman that they mention releasing the non-violent J6ers for the same law.
I am trying to make a case for the non-violent J6ers and use Bowman as leverage.
If it doesn't work, then throw the book at him. No matter what happens in criminal court, Bowman needs to resign or be impeached.
Please excuse my lack of clarity and ambiguousness yesterday. My head is still spinning that I am permanently suspended from X now.
Rep MTG brought out the disparity first since it happened in her office building. https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1708199874456334697 (I can still see stuff on X but I can no longer interact now that I am suspended).
I will try to hopefully articulate this better. I am hoping to use Bowman as LEVERAGE to actually release ordinary citizens like the non-violent J6ers from prison, NOT just to be the theoretical "Bigger Person(s)". If no deal for them, then no deal for Bowman. Equal Justice YES, I just hope that it is not revenge when we could use this opportunity for actual good of real people (NOT garbage people).
The United States government is like a very bad version of Gilligan's Island made in 2023. Everyone pretending they need to find a way to get off the Island but having so much fun, they never actually do anything. The country is imploding at the every day person level which is apparently what they all secretly desire. I am pretty sure they would like to see us all dead from injections, heart failure, diabetes, mental health problems ala suicide....not one of them in DC ...let me repeat that loudly NOT ONE OF THEM IN DC including all their whiny ass kissing sycophants cares about anything but themselves and the sooner we all realize that the more likely we are to survive. Re create your OWN US with your neighbors and friends by telling the assholes in one way or another to go fuck themselves.
I think there are too many sickos and not enough therapists, too many dummies and not enough teachers. 😬
It's unconscionable that an elected official AND former school principal would tell us that he intentionally pulled the fire alarm because the door was locked and he wanted to speed up the process of voting. I wonder how many school kids he believed with fairy tales like this?
At the same time, just like with NON-violent J6 protestors, I want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt instead of locking them in prison!
I will admit that I have a change of heart from yesterday, and I am now more apt to forgive the Representative. I was suspended from Twitter X yesterday and have no idea why!
PS I am on Truth Social now
Why do you think Bowman needs your forgiveness?
I don't care what happens to him--it was something that I wanted to comment on.
It's not about them, it's about us and how much bullshit we are willing to accept.
Why forgiveness? Like I said I was suspended permanently yesterday on Twitter X and have no idea why, probably too many posts upset their algorithm? Anyways, I am in a kind of prison now, and it is making me reflect on stuff. Because the tit for tat will not help the NON-violent J6 protestors rotting in prison. We need to help get NON-violent people out of prison, not put this jerk Bowman in prison for revenge. A fine or community service at the most would suffice, and then short jail time if he does not comply. He definitely needs to resign or be impeached!
I'm reflecting a lot. Being banned from Twitter (again, after I was banned during the 2021 Twitter Purge) is probably the best thing to happen to me. More time to enjoy retirement :)
“We live in a political world
Love don’t have any place
We’re living in times where men commit crimes
And crime don’t have a face
We live in a political world
Icicles hanging down
Wedding bells ring and angels sing
Clouds cover up the ground
We live in a political world
Wisdom is thrown into jail
It rots in a cell, is misguided as hell
Leaving no one to pick up a trail
We live in a political world
Where mercy walks the plank
Life is in mirrors, death disappears
Up the steps into the nearest bank
We live in a political world
Where courage is a thing of the past
Houses are haunted, children are unwanted
The next day could be your last
We live in a political world
The one we can see and can feel
But there’s no one to check, it’s all a stacked deck
We all know for sure that it’s real
We live in a political world
In the cities of lonesome fear
Little by little you turn in the middle
But you’re never sure why you’re here
We live in a political world
Under the microscope
You can travel anywhere and hang yourself there
You always got more than enough rope
We live in a political world
Turning and a-thrashing about
As soon as you’re awake, you’re trained to take
What looks like the easy way out
We live in a political world
Where peace is not welcome at all
It’s turned away from the door to wander some more
Or put up against the wall
We live in a political world
Everything is hers or his
Climb into the frame and shout God’s name
But you’re never sure what it is.” Bob Dylan
Never trust “The Man.” me
I think you're totally right, Cindy!
From my experience 1961-68 time period, scapegoats used to cover JFK, Malcolm X, MLK, RFK assassinations
1993 WTC catastrophes
9/11/01 catastrophes ( bringing about endless wars , increasing USA military complex )
Fore planned
( see PNAC, September , 2000 outreach on new Pearl Harbor, full spectrum USA military dominance )
Created lockdown, shutdown
2020 pandemic
Manifesting in $3.5 trillion transfer wealth
Media shock and awe crimes
March 2020 - February 2022
Followed by change in shock and awe media crimes February , 2022
USA / NATO Ukraine/ Russia wars
And I heard a conference of politicians this week talking about state of emergency
And using media to confront states of emergency
Media and real estate directly connected .
All wars / killings can be quickly stopped
And Who are the real terrorists ?
We Shall Overcome!
Wow
He thought pulling the fire alarm would open the door? I cannot believe he actually used this in a press release (or maybe I can - lol!). The Democrats have become especially bad at treating their supporters and constituents as morons, they're so much smarter than and can get over on with this and other nonsense, like the Inflation Reduction Act is "historic climate legislation'" that will actually have an impact on global warming - LOL!
Congressman Bowman probably also thinks that we fought the Russians in WW 2; he certainly brings a unique brand of stupidity to Capitol Hill, where "Fire Alarms" still don't open doors. I suppose Bowman supports Ukraine because he wants to keep the white supremacists "over there."