Politics: Love Things That Make You Go Hmm

In his new book, Politics: Love Things That Make You Go Hmm, award-winning author and political commentator Marc Thiessen explores the ways in which politicians use language to manipulate and deceive the public.

Politics, Love & Things That Make You Go Hmm

by colin myles

5 out of 5

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Thiessen argues that politicians are masters of deception, and that they use language to create a reality that is often at odds with the facts. He provides numerous examples of politicians using language to distort the truth, evade responsibility, and attack their opponents.

Thiessen also shows how politicians use language to manipulate our emotions. He explains how politicians use fear, anger, and hope to motivate us to vote for them and support their policies.

Politics: Love Things That Make You Go Hmm is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how politics really works. Thiessen provides a clear and concise analysis of the ways in which politicians use language to manipulate and deceive the public. He also offers some tips on how to spot political deception.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Language of Deception
• Chapter 2: The Power of Fear
• Chapter 3: The Politics of Anger
• Chapter 4: The Language of Hope
• Chapter 5: Spotting Political Deception

Chapter 1: The Language of Deception

In Chapter 1, Thiessen explores the ways in which politicians use language to deceive the public. He argues that politicians are masters of deception, and that they use language to create a reality that is often at odds with the facts.

Thiessen provides numerous examples of politicians using language to distort the truth, evade responsibility, and attack their opponents. For example, he shows how politicians often use euphemisms to sugarcoat the truth. For example, they might call a tax increase a "revenue enhancement." They might also use weasel words to avoid making specific commitments. For example, they might say that they will "work towards" a goal, but they won't say when they will achieve it.

Thiessen also shows how politicians use language to manipulate our emotions. He explains how politicians use fear, anger, and hope to motivate us to vote for them and support their policies.

Chapter 2: The Power of Fear

In Chapter 2, Thiessen explores the power of fear in politics. He argues that fear is one of the most powerful emotions that politicians can use to manipulate the public.

Thiessen provides numerous examples of politicians using fear to motivate their supporters. For example, he shows how politicians often use fear of terrorism to justify wars and other policies that restrict our freedoms.

Thiessen also shows how politicians use fear to attack their opponents. For example, they might accuse their opponents of being soft on crime or terrorism. They might also try to scare voters into thinking that their opponents will raise taxes or destroy the economy.

Chapter 3: The Politics of Anger

In Chapter 3, Thiessen explores the politics of anger. He argues that anger is another powerful emotion that politicians can use to manipulate the public.

Thiessen provides numerous examples of politicians using anger to motivate their supporters. For example, he shows how politicians often use anger at the government

Politics, Love & Things That Make You Go Hmm

by colin myles

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	532 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	62 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE